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
33495B
RGB
51, 73, 91
HSL
207, 28%, 28%
HSB
207, 44%, 36%
CMYK
44, 20, 0, 64
LAB
30, -5, -14
LCH
30, 14, 251
OKLCH
0.39, 0.04, 244
XYZ
6, 6, 11
LUV
30, -10, -16
HWB
207, 20%, 64%
Pantone
5467 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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