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
33585E
RGB
51, 88, 94
HSL
188, 30%, 28%
HSB
188, 46%, 37%
CMYK
46, 6, 0, 63
LAB
35, -12, -8
LCH
35, 15, 212
OKLCH
0.44, 0.04, 209
XYZ
7, 8, 12
LUV
35, -16, -8
HWB
188, 20%, 63%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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