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
33CCF3
RGB
51, 204, 243
HSL
192, 89%, 58%
HSB
192, 79%, 95%
CMYK
79, 16, 0, 5
LAB
76, -30, -31
LCH
76, 43, 226
OKLCH
0.79, 0.13, 220
XYZ
39, 50, 92
LUV
76, -51, -45
HWB
192, 20%, 5%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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