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
33515E
RGB
51, 81, 94
HSL
198, 30%, 28%
HSB
198, 46%, 37%
CMYK
46, 14, 0, 63
LAB
33, -9, -11
LCH
33, 14, 233
OKLCH
0.42, 0.04, 227
XYZ
6, 7, 12
LUV
33, -13, -13
HWB
198, 20%, 63%
Pantone
5467 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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