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
2575A2
RGB
37, 117, 162
HSL
202, 63%, 39%
HSB
202, 77%, 64%
CMYK
77, 28, 0, 36
LAB
46, -13, -32
LCH
46, 34, 248
OKLCH
0.54, 0.10, 238
XYZ
14, 16, 36
LUV
46, -27, -44
HWB
202, 15%, 36%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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