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
21C2FC
RGB
33, 194, 252
HSL
196, 97%, 56%
HSB
196, 87%, 99%
CMYK
87, 23, 0, 1
LAB
73, -25, -40
LCH
73, 47, 238
OKLCH
0.76, 0.15, 230
XYZ
37, 46, 99
LUV
73, -49, -61
HWB
196, 13%, 1%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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