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
33A7CF
RGB
51, 167, 207
HSL
195, 62%, 51%
HSB
195, 75%, 81%
CMYK
75, 19, 0, 19
LAB
64, -23, -30
LCH
64, 38, 233
OKLCH
0.68, 0.12, 226
XYZ
26, 33, 64
LUV
64, -41, -43
HWB
195, 20%, 19%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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