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
2B69BB
RGB
43, 105, 187
HSL
214, 63%, 45%
HSB
214, 77%, 73%
CMYK
77, 44, 0, 27
LAB
44, 3, -50
LCH
44, 50, 273
OKLCH
0.52, 0.14, 257
XYZ
15, 14, 49
LUV
44, -21, -72
HWB
214, 17%, 27%
Pantone
541 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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