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
2C4F6F
RGB
44, 79, 111
HSL
209, 43%, 30%
HSB
209, 60%, 44%
CMYK
60, 29, 0, 56
LAB
32, -5, -23
LCH
32, 23, 257
OKLCH
0.42, 0.07, 248
XYZ
7, 7, 16
LUV
32, -14, -29
HWB
209, 17%, 56%
Pantone
5467 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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