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
337DA1
RGB
51, 125, 161
HSL
200, 52%, 42%
HSB
200, 68%, 63%
CMYK
68, 22, 0, 37
LAB
49, -15, -27
LCH
49, 30, 241
OKLCH
0.56, 0.09, 233
XYZ
15, 18, 36
LUV
49, -28, -37
HWB
200, 20%, 37%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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