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
2C5963
RGB
44, 89, 99
HSL
191, 38%, 28%
HSB
191, 56%, 39%
CMYK
56, 10, 0, 61
LAB
35, -14, -11
LCH
35, 18, 218
OKLCH
0.44, 0.05, 214
XYZ
7, 9, 13
LUV
35, -19, -12
HWB
191, 17%, 61%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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