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
21D2EB
RGB
33, 210, 235
HSL
187, 83%, 53%
HSB
187, 86%, 92%
CMYK
86, 11, 0, 8
LAB
77, -36, -25
LCH
77, 44, 214
OKLCH
0.79, 0.13, 210
XYZ
39, 52, 87
LUV
77, -55, -34
HWB
187, 13%, 8%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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