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
3382B3
RGB
51, 130, 179
HSL
203, 56%, 45%
HSB
203, 72%, 70%
CMYK
72, 27, 0, 30
LAB
51, -12, -33
LCH
51, 36, 250
OKLCH
0.58, 0.11, 240
XYZ
17, 20, 46
LUV
51, -29, -48
HWB
203, 20%, 30%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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