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
337EC0
RGB
51, 126, 192
HSL
208, 58%, 48%
HSB
208, 73%, 75%
CMYK
73, 34, 0, 25
LAB
51, -6, -42
LCH
51, 42, 261
OKLCH
0.58, 0.13, 248
XYZ
18, 19, 53
LUV
51, -27, -62
HWB
208, 20%, 25%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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