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
2B508B
RGB
43, 80, 139
HSL
217, 53%, 36%
HSB
217, 69%, 55%
CMYK
69, 42, 0, 45
LAB
34, 2, -37
LCH
34, 38, 274
OKLCH
0.44, 0.11, 259
XYZ
9, 8, 26
LUV
34, -14, -50
HWB
217, 17%, 45%
Pantone
534 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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