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
33D3DB
RGB
51, 211, 219
HSL
183, 70%, 53%
HSB
183, 77%, 86%
CMYK
77, 4, 0, 14
LAB
77, -39, -16
LCH
77, 42, 202
OKLCH
0.79, 0.13, 200
XYZ
37, 52, 75
LUV
77, -55, -19
HWB
183, 20%, 14%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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