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
2C61AD
RGB
44, 97, 173
HSL
215, 59%, 43%
HSB
215, 75%, 68%
CMYK
75, 44, 0, 32
LAB
41, 3, -47
LCH
41, 47, 274
OKLCH
0.50, 0.13, 258
XYZ
13, 12, 41
LUV
41, -19, -67
HWB
215, 17%, 32%
Pantone
534 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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