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
338186
RGB
51, 129, 134
HSL
184, 45%, 36%
HSB
184, 62%, 53%
CMYK
62, 4, 0, 47
LAB
49, -23, -10
LCH
49, 26, 204
OKLCH
0.56, 0.08, 201
XYZ
14, 18, 25
LUV
49, -31, -11
HWB
184, 20%, 47%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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