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
2D4565
RGB
45, 69, 101
HSL
214, 38%, 29%
HSB
214, 55%, 40%
CMYK
55, 32, 0, 60
LAB
28, -2, -22
LCH
28, 22, 266
OKLCH
0.39, 0.06, 256
XYZ
6, 6, 13
LUV
28, -11, -27
HWB
214, 18%, 60%
Pantone
534 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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