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
2C526E
RGB
44, 82, 110
HSL
205, 43%, 30%
HSB
205, 60%, 43%
CMYK
60, 25, 0, 57
LAB
33, -7, -21
LCH
33, 22, 251
OKLCH
0.42, 0.06, 242
XYZ
7, 8, 16
LUV
33, -16, -26
HWB
205, 17%, 57%
Pantone
5467 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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