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
33ACDE
RGB
51, 172, 222
HSL
198, 72%, 54%
HSB
198, 77%, 87%
CMYK
77, 23, 0, 13
LAB
66, -21, -35
LCH
66, 41, 239
OKLCH
0.70, 0.13, 231
XYZ
29, 35, 74
LUV
66, -41, -52
HWB
198, 20%, 13%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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