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
338F99
RGB
51, 143, 153
HSL
186, 50%, 40%
HSB
186, 67%, 60%
CMYK
67, 7, 0, 40
LAB
54, -25, -14
LCH
54, 29, 208
OKLCH
0.60, 0.09, 205
XYZ
17, 23, 34
LUV
54, -35, -16
HWB
186, 20%, 40%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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