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
2197E2
RGB
33, 151, 226
HSL
203, 77%, 51%
HSB
203, 85%, 89%
CMYK
85, 33, 0, 11
LAB
59, -12, -48
LCH
59, 49, 256
OKLCH
0.65, 0.15, 243
XYZ
25, 28, 76
LUV
59, -36, -73
HWB
203, 13%, 11%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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