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
2462B2
RGB
36, 98, 178
HSL
214, 66%, 42%
HSB
214, 80%, 70%
CMYK
80, 45, 0, 30
LAB
41, 3, -49
LCH
41, 49, 273
OKLCH
0.50, 0.14, 256
XYZ
13, 12, 44
LUV
41, -20, -70
HWB
214, 14%, 30%
Pantone
541 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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