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
2B5E9F
RGB
43, 94, 159
HSL
214, 57%, 40%
HSB
214, 73%, 62%
CMYK
73, 41, 0, 38
LAB
39, 0, -41
LCH
39, 41, 270
OKLCH
0.48, 0.12, 256
XYZ
11, 11, 34
LUV
39, -19, -58
HWB
214, 17%, 38%
Pantone
534 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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