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
33659E
RGB
51, 101, 158
HSL
212, 51%, 41%
HSB
212, 68%, 62%
CMYK
68, 36, 0, 38
LAB
41, -3, -37
LCH
41, 37, 266
OKLCH
0.50, 0.11, 253
XYZ
12, 12, 34
LUV
41, -20, -52
HWB
212, 20%, 38%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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