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
2262BF
RGB
34, 98, 191
HSL
216, 70%, 44%
HSB
216, 82%, 75%
CMYK
82, 49, 0, 25
LAB
42, 7, -56
LCH
42, 56, 277
OKLCH
0.51, 0.16, 258
XYZ
14, 13, 51
LUV
42, -20, -80
HWB
216, 13%, 25%
Pantone
541 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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