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
2B4E5B
RGB
43, 78, 91
HSL
196, 36%, 26%
HSB
196, 53%, 36%
CMYK
53, 14, 0, 64
LAB
31, -10, -12
LCH
31, 16, 230
OKLCH
0.40, 0.05, 224
XYZ
6, 7, 11
LUV
31, -15, -14
HWB
196, 17%, 64%
Pantone
5467 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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