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
21ADDF
RGB
33, 173, 223
HSL
196, 75%, 50%
HSB
196, 85%, 87%
CMYK
85, 22, 0, 13
LAB
66, -23, -36
LCH
66, 43, 237
OKLCH
0.70, 0.13, 229
XYZ
29, 36, 75
LUV
66, -44, -53
HWB
196, 13%, 13%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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