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
2B4E75
RGB
43, 78, 117
HSL
212, 46%, 31%
HSB
212, 63%, 46%
CMYK
63, 33, 0, 54
LAB
32, -3, -27
LCH
32, 27, 264
OKLCH
0.42, 0.08, 252
XYZ
7, 7, 18
LUV
32, -14, -34
HWB
212, 17%, 54%
Pantone
534 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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