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
2C68B2
RGB
44, 104, 178
HSL
213, 60%, 44%
HSB
213, 75%, 70%
CMYK
75, 42, 0, 30
LAB
43, 1, -46
LCH
43, 46, 271
OKLCH
0.52, 0.13, 255
XYZ
14, 14, 44
LUV
43, -21, -66
HWB
213, 17%, 30%
Pantone
534 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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