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
2C618A
RGB
44, 97, 138
HSL
206, 52%, 36%
HSB
206, 68%, 54%
CMYK
68, 30, 0, 46
LAB
39, -8, -28
LCH
39, 29, 255
OKLCH
0.48, 0.09, 245
XYZ
10, 11, 26
LUV
39, -20, -39
HWB
206, 17%, 46%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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