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
2C535D
RGB
44, 83, 93
HSL
192, 36%, 27%
HSB
192, 53%, 36%
CMYK
53, 11, 0, 64
LAB
33, -12, -10
LCH
33, 16, 221
OKLCH
0.42, 0.05, 216
XYZ
6, 8, 11
LUV
33, -16, -12
HWB
192, 17%, 64%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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