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
2B5EAB
RGB
43, 94, 171
HSL
216, 60%, 42%
HSB
216, 75%, 67%
CMYK
75, 45, 0, 33
LAB
40, 4, -47
LCH
40, 47, 275
OKLCH
0.49, 0.13, 259
XYZ
12, 11, 40
LUV
40, -18, -67
HWB
216, 17%, 33%
Pantone
541 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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