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
33636B
RGB
51, 99, 107
HSL
189, 35%, 31%
HSB
189, 52%, 42%
CMYK
52, 7, 0, 58
LAB
39, -15, -10
LCH
39, 18, 213
OKLCH
0.47, 0.05, 209
XYZ
8, 11, 16
LUV
39, -20, -11
HWB
189, 20%, 58%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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