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
21C4E7
RGB
33, 196, 231
HSL
191, 80%, 52%
HSB
191, 86%, 91%
CMYK
86, 15, 0, 9
LAB
73, -31, -29
LCH
73, 43, 223
OKLCH
0.76, 0.13, 218
XYZ
35, 46, 83
LUV
73, -51, -41
HWB
191, 13%, 9%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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