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
2B5C8A
RGB
43, 92, 138
HSL
209, 52%, 35%
HSB
209, 69%, 54%
CMYK
69, 33, 0, 46
LAB
37, -5, -31
LCH
37, 31, 261
OKLCH
0.46, 0.09, 249
XYZ
9, 10, 25
LUV
37, -19, -42
HWB
209, 17%, 46%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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