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
2C5085
RGB
44, 80, 133
HSL
216, 50%, 35%
HSB
216, 67%, 52%
CMYK
67, 40, 0, 48
LAB
33, 1, -34
LCH
33, 34, 271
OKLCH
0.43, 0.10, 258
XYZ
8, 8, 23
LUV
33, -14, -46
HWB
216, 17%, 48%
Pantone
534 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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