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
33A4BD
RGB
51, 164, 189
HSL
191, 58%, 47%
HSB
191, 73%, 74%
CMYK
73, 13, 0, 26
LAB
62, -26, -23
LCH
62, 35, 221
OKLCH
0.67, 0.10, 216
XYZ
24, 31, 53
LUV
62, -41, -30
HWB
191, 20%, 26%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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