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
33587D
RGB
51, 88, 125
HSL
210, 42%, 35%
HSB
210, 59%, 49%
CMYK
59, 30, 0, 51
LAB
36, -5, -25
LCH
36, 26, 260
OKLCH
0.45, 0.07, 250
XYZ
9, 9, 21
LUV
36, -16, -34
HWB
210, 20%, 51%
Pantone
5467 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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