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
336D72
RGB
51, 109, 114
HSL
185, 38%, 32%
HSB
185, 55%, 45%
CMYK
55, 4, 0, 55
LAB
42, -19, -9
LCH
42, 21, 206
OKLCH
0.50, 0.06, 203
XYZ
10, 13, 18
LUV
42, -24, -9
HWB
185, 20%, 55%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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