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
2B5264
RGB
43, 82, 100
HSL
199, 40%, 28%
HSB
199, 57%, 39%
CMYK
57, 18, 0, 61
LAB
33, -10, -15
LCH
33, 18, 236
OKLCH
0.42, 0.05, 230
XYZ
6, 7, 13
LUV
33, -16, -18
HWB
199, 17%, 61%
Pantone
5467 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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