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
338BBC
RGB
51, 139, 188
HSL
201, 57%, 47%
HSB
201, 73%, 74%
CMYK
73, 26, 0, 26
LAB
54, -14, -34
LCH
54, 37, 247
OKLCH
0.61, 0.11, 237
XYZ
20, 23, 51
LUV
54, -32, -49
HWB
201, 20%, 26%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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