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
21BAEE
RGB
33, 186, 238
HSL
195, 86%, 53%
HSB
195, 86%, 93%
CMYK
86, 22, 0, 7
LAB
70, -25, -37
LCH
70, 45, 236
OKLCH
0.74, 0.14, 228
XYZ
34, 42, 87
LUV
70, -47, -55
HWB
195, 13%, 7%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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