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
337E85
RGB
51, 126, 133
HSL
185, 45%, 36%
HSB
185, 62%, 52%
CMYK
62, 5, 0, 48
LAB
48, -22, -11
LCH
48, 25, 207
OKLCH
0.55, 0.07, 204
XYZ
13, 17, 25
LUV
48, -30, -12
HWB
185, 20%, 48%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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