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
337F89
RGB
51, 127, 137
HSL
187, 46%, 37%
HSB
187, 63%, 54%
CMYK
63, 7, 0, 46
LAB
49, -22, -13
LCH
49, 25, 210
OKLCH
0.55, 0.08, 207
XYZ
13, 18, 26
LUV
49, -30, -15
HWB
187, 20%, 46%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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