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
2265D2
RGB
34, 101, 210
HSL
217, 72%, 48%
HSB
217, 84%, 82%
CMYK
84, 52, 0, 18
LAB
44, 11, -63
LCH
44, 64, 280
OKLCH
0.53, 0.18, 260
XYZ
17, 14, 63
LUV
44, -21, -92
HWB
217, 13%, 18%
Pantone
541 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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