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
2B5F99
RGB
43, 95, 153
HSL
212, 56%, 38%
HSB
212, 72%, 60%
CMYK
72, 38, 0, 40
LAB
39, -2, -37
LCH
39, 38, 267
OKLCH
0.48, 0.11, 253
XYZ
11, 11, 32
LUV
39, -19, -52
HWB
212, 17%, 40%
Pantone
534 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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