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
2B69B6
RGB
43, 105, 182
HSL
213, 62%, 44%
HSB
213, 76%, 71%
CMYK
76, 42, 0, 29
LAB
44, 1, -47
LCH
44, 47, 271
OKLCH
0.52, 0.14, 256
XYZ
14, 14, 46
LUV
44, -22, -69
HWB
213, 17%, 29%
Pantone
534 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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