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
2B4355
RGB
43, 67, 85
HSL
206, 33%, 25%
HSB
206, 49%, 33%
CMYK
49, 21, 0, 67
LAB
27, -5, -14
LCH
27, 15, 249
OKLCH
0.37, 0.04, 242
XYZ
5, 5, 9
LUV
27, -10, -16
HWB
206, 17%, 67%
Pantone
5467 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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