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
33787C
RGB
51, 120, 124
HSL
183, 42%, 34%
HSB
183, 59%, 49%
CMYK
59, 3, 0, 51
LAB
46, -22, -9
LCH
46, 23, 203
OKLCH
0.53, 0.07, 200
XYZ
12, 16, 21
LUV
46, -28, -9
HWB
183, 20%, 51%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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