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
33DDF2
RGB
51, 221, 242
HSL
187, 88%, 57%
HSB
187, 79%, 95%
CMYK
79, 9, 0, 5
LAB
81, -38, -23
LCH
81, 44, 211
OKLCH
0.82, 0.13, 208
XYZ
43, 59, 93
LUV
81, -57, -30
HWB
187, 20%, 5%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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