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
33A6AD
RGB
51, 166, 173
HSL
183, 54%, 44%
HSB
183, 71%, 68%
CMYK
71, 4, 0, 32
LAB
62, -31, -13
LCH
62, 34, 203
OKLCH
0.67, 0.10, 201
XYZ
23, 31, 44
LUV
62, -42, -15
HWB
183, 20%, 32%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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