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
33E4ED
RGB
51, 228, 237
HSL
183, 84%, 56%
HSB
183, 78%, 93%
CMYK
78, 4, 0, 7
LAB
83, -42, -17
LCH
83, 45, 203
OKLCH
0.84, 0.13, 200
XYZ
44, 62, 90
LUV
83, -60, -21
HWB
183, 20%, 7%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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