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
33F0FD
RGB
51, 240, 253
HSL
184, 98%, 60%
HSB
184, 80%, 99%
CMYK
80, 5, 0, 1
LAB
87, -43, -20
LCH
87, 47, 205
OKLCH
0.87, 0.14, 202
XYZ
50, 70, 104
LUV
87, -63, -25
HWB
184, 20%, 1%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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