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
21AFCB
RGB
33, 175, 203
HSL
190, 72%, 46%
HSB
190, 84%, 80%
CMYK
84, 14, 0, 20
LAB
66, -29, -25
LCH
66, 39, 220
OKLCH
0.70, 0.12, 215
XYZ
27, 35, 62
LUV
66, -46, -34
HWB
190, 13%, 20%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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