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
2C4E7C
RGB
44, 78, 124
HSL
214, 48%, 33%
HSB
214, 65%, 49%
CMYK
65, 37, 0, 51
LAB
32, -1, -30
LCH
32, 30, 269
OKLCH
0.42, 0.09, 256
XYZ
7, 7, 20
LUV
32, -14, -40
HWB
214, 17%, 51%
Pantone
534 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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