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
2C5C9B
RGB
44, 92, 155
HSL
214, 56%, 39%
HSB
214, 72%, 61%
CMYK
72, 41, 0, 39
LAB
38, 0, -40
LCH
38, 40, 271
OKLCH
0.47, 0.11, 256
XYZ
11, 11, 32
LUV
38, -18, -56
HWB
214, 17%, 39%
Pantone
534 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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