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
2B415D
RGB
43, 65, 93
HSL
214, 37%, 27%
HSB
214, 54%, 36%
CMYK
54, 30, 0, 64
LAB
27, -2, -20
LCH
27, 20, 264
OKLCH
0.37, 0.06, 255
XYZ
5, 5, 11
LUV
27, -10, -24
HWB
214, 17%, 64%
Pantone
534 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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