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
2C515E
RGB
44, 81, 94
HSL
196, 36%, 27%
HSB
196, 53%, 37%
CMYK
53, 14, 0, 63
LAB
32, -11, -12
LCH
32, 16, 228
OKLCH
0.41, 0.05, 223
XYZ
6, 7, 12
LUV
32, -16, -14
HWB
196, 17%, 63%
Pantone
5467 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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