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
33DBF4
RGB
51, 219, 244
HSL
188, 90%, 58%
HSB
188, 79%, 96%
CMYK
79, 10, 0, 4
LAB
80, -37, -25
LCH
80, 44, 214
OKLCH
0.82, 0.13, 210
XYZ
43, 58, 94
LUV
80, -56, -34
HWB
188, 20%, 4%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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