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
2995D5
RGB
41, 149, 213
HSL
202, 68%, 50%
HSB
202, 81%, 84%
CMYK
81, 30, 0, 16
LAB
58, -14, -42
LCH
58, 44, 252
OKLCH
0.64, 0.13, 241
XYZ
24, 27, 67
LUV
58, -35, -63
HWB
202, 16%, 16%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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