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
2C5D60
RGB
44, 93, 96
HSL
183, 37%, 27%
HSB
183, 54%, 38%
CMYK
54, 3, 0, 62
LAB
36, -17, -7
LCH
36, 18, 203
OKLCH
0.45, 0.05, 201
XYZ
7, 9, 12
LUV
36, -20, -7
HWB
183, 17%, 62%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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