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
2D4053
RGB
45, 64, 83
HSL
210, 30%, 25%
HSB
210, 46%, 33%
CMYK
46, 23, 0, 67
LAB
26, -3, -14
LCH
26, 14, 256
OKLCH
0.36, 0.04, 249
XYZ
4, 5, 9
LUV
26, -9, -16
HWB
210, 18%, 67%
Pantone
5467 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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