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
2B3D59
RGB
43, 61, 89
HSL
217, 35%, 26%
HSB
217, 52%, 35%
CMYK
52, 31, 0, 65
LAB
25, -1, -19
LCH
25, 19, 268
OKLCH
0.36, 0.05, 259
XYZ
4, 5, 10
LUV
25, -8, -23
HWB
217, 17%, 65%
Pantone
534 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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