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
33535D
RGB
51, 83, 93
HSL
194, 29%, 28%
HSB
194, 45%, 36%
CMYK
45, 11, 0, 64
LAB
33, -10, -10
LCH
33, 14, 224
OKLCH
0.42, 0.04, 220
XYZ
6, 8, 11
LUV
33, -14, -11
HWB
194, 20%, 64%
Pantone
5467 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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