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
2B565F
RGB
43, 86, 95
HSL
190, 38%, 27%
HSB
190, 55%, 37%
CMYK
55, 9, 0, 63
LAB
34, -13, -10
LCH
34, 17, 217
OKLCH
0.43, 0.05, 213
XYZ
6, 8, 12
LUV
34, -18, -11
HWB
190, 17%, 63%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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