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
21ADDC
RGB
33, 173, 220
HSL
195, 74%, 50%
HSB
195, 85%, 86%
CMYK
85, 21, 0, 14
LAB
65, -24, -34
LCH
65, 42, 235
OKLCH
0.70, 0.13, 227
XYZ
28, 35, 73
LUV
65, -44, -50
HWB
195, 13%, 14%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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