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
33808D
RGB
51, 128, 141
HSL
189, 47%, 38%
HSB
189, 64%, 55%
CMYK
64, 9, 0, 45
LAB
49, -21, -15
LCH
49, 26, 214
OKLCH
0.56, 0.08, 210
XYZ
14, 18, 28
LUV
49, -30, -18
HWB
189, 20%, 45%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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