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
337AA5
RGB
51, 122, 165
HSL
203, 53%, 42%
HSB
203, 69%, 65%
CMYK
69, 26, 0, 35
LAB
48, -12, -30
LCH
48, 32, 248
OKLCH
0.55, 0.10, 239
XYZ
15, 17, 38
LUV
48, -27, -43
HWB
203, 20%, 35%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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