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
2198EB
RGB
33, 152, 235
HSL
205, 83%, 53%
HSB
205, 86%, 92%
CMYK
86, 35, 0, 8
LAB
60, -9, -52
LCH
60, 52, 260
OKLCH
0.66, 0.16, 246
XYZ
27, 29, 83
LUV
60, -36, -79
HWB
205, 13%, 8%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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