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
33959B
RGB
51, 149, 155
HSL
183, 50%, 40%
HSB
183, 67%, 61%
CMYK
67, 4, 0, 39
LAB
56, -28, -12
LCH
56, 30, 203
OKLCH
0.62, 0.09, 201
XYZ
18, 25, 35
LUV
56, -37, -13
HWB
183, 20%, 39%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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