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
2C4469
RGB
44, 68, 105
HSL
216, 41%, 29%
HSB
216, 58%, 41%
CMYK
58, 35, 0, 59
LAB
28, 0, -25
LCH
28, 25, 270
OKLCH
0.39, 0.07, 259
XYZ
6, 6, 14
LUV
28, -10, -31
HWB
216, 17%, 59%
Pantone
534 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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