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
33595D
RGB
51, 89, 93
HSL
186, 29%, 28%
HSB
186, 45%, 36%
CMYK
45, 4, 0, 64
LAB
35, -13, -7
LCH
35, 15, 207
OKLCH
0.44, 0.04, 204
XYZ
7, 9, 12
LUV
35, -17, -7
HWB
186, 20%, 64%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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