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
2468B3
RGB
36, 104, 179
HSL
211, 67%, 42%
HSB
211, 80%, 70%
CMYK
80, 42, 0, 30
LAB
43, 0, -47
LCH
43, 47, 270
OKLCH
0.51, 0.14, 254
XYZ
14, 14, 45
LUV
43, -22, -67
HWB
211, 14%, 30%
Pantone
541 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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