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
33B5FA
RGB
51, 181, 250
HSL
201, 95%, 59%
HSB
201, 80%, 98%
CMYK
80, 28, 0, 2
LAB
69, -18, -45
LCH
69, 48, 248
OKLCH
0.74, 0.15, 238
XYZ
35, 41, 96
LUV
69, -43, -69
HWB
201, 20%, 2%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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