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
335261
RGB
51, 82, 97
HSL
200, 31%, 29%
HSB
200, 47%, 38%
CMYK
47, 15, 0, 62
LAB
33, -8, -13
LCH
33, 15, 236
OKLCH
0.42, 0.04, 230
XYZ
7, 8, 12
LUV
33, -14, -15
HWB
200, 20%, 62%
Pantone
5467 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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