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
2B6BBD
RGB
43, 107, 189
HSL
214, 63%, 45%
HSB
214, 77%, 74%
CMYK
77, 43, 0, 26
LAB
44, 2, -50
LCH
44, 50, 272
OKLCH
0.53, 0.14, 256
XYZ
15, 15, 50
LUV
44, -22, -73
HWB
214, 17%, 26%
Pantone
541 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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