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
219BB4
RGB
33, 155, 180
HSL
190, 69%, 42%
HSB
190, 82%, 71%
CMYK
82, 14, 0, 29
LAB
59, -27, -23
LCH
59, 35, 221
OKLCH
0.64, 0.11, 216
XYZ
21, 27, 47
LUV
59, -40, -30
HWB
190, 13%, 29%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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