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
33B6DA
RGB
51, 182, 218
HSL
193, 69%, 53%
HSB
193, 77%, 85%
CMYK
77, 17, 0, 15
LAB
68, -27, -29
LCH
68, 39, 227
OKLCH
0.72, 0.12, 221
XYZ
31, 39, 72
LUV
68, -45, -41
HWB
193, 20%, 15%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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