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
33B6BD
RGB
51, 182, 189
HSL
183, 58%, 47%
HSB
183, 73%, 74%
CMYK
73, 4, 0, 26
LAB
68, -34, -14
LCH
68, 37, 203
OKLCH
0.71, 0.11, 200
XYZ
27, 38, 54
LUV
68, -47, -16
HWB
183, 20%, 26%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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