Psychology
Blue is the world's most-preferred color across age, gender, and culture. It lowers heart rate, conveys stability and trust, and reads as professional almost regardless of context.
Meaning
Trust, authority, and depth — which is why it anchors finance, healthcare, government, and big-tech logos. Lighter blues feel airy and aspirational; navy and midnight feel established.
Applications
Foundational for SaaS, fintech, and enterprise interfaces. Mix with warm accents to avoid the corporate-blue trap of looking like every competitor.
Conversion
HEX
2194BE
RGB
33, 148, 190
HSL
196, 70%, 44%
HSB
196, 83%, 75%
CMYK
83, 22, 0, 25
LAB
57, -21, -31
LCH
57, 37, 237
OKLCH
0.62, 0.11, 229
XYZ
21, 25, 52
LUV
57, -37, -45
HWB
196, 13%, 25%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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