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
2B647A
RGB
43, 100, 122
HSL
197, 48%, 32%
HSB
197, 65%, 48%
CMYK
65, 18, 0, 52
LAB
39, -14, -18
LCH
39, 23, 233
OKLCH
0.47, 0.07, 226
XYZ
9, 11, 20
LUV
39, -22, -23
HWB
197, 17%, 52%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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