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
33AEC5
RGB
51, 174, 197
HSL
189, 59%, 49%
HSB
189, 74%, 77%
CMYK
74, 12, 0, 23
LAB
65, -29, -22
LCH
65, 36, 218
OKLCH
0.69, 0.11, 213
XYZ
27, 35, 58
LUV
65, -44, -29
HWB
189, 20%, 23%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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