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
2B4972
RGB
43, 73, 114
HSL
215, 45%, 31%
HSB
215, 62%, 45%
CMYK
62, 36, 0, 55
LAB
30, -1, -27
LCH
30, 27, 268
OKLCH
0.40, 0.08, 257
XYZ
6, 6, 17
LUV
30, -12, -35
HWB
215, 17%, 55%
Pantone
534 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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