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
2575A1
RGB
37, 117, 161
HSL
201, 63%, 39%
HSB
201, 77%, 63%
CMYK
77, 27, 0, 37
LAB
46, -13, -31
LCH
46, 34, 248
OKLCH
0.54, 0.10, 238
XYZ
14, 16, 36
LUV
46, -28, -44
HWB
201, 15%, 37%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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