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
33CFDE
RGB
51, 207, 222
HSL
185, 72%, 54%
HSB
185, 77%, 87%
CMYK
77, 7, 0, 13
LAB
76, -37, -19
LCH
76, 42, 208
OKLCH
0.78, 0.12, 205
XYZ
37, 51, 77
LUV
76, -54, -24
HWB
185, 20%, 13%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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