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
2D4B60
RGB
45, 75, 96
HSL
205, 36%, 28%
HSB
205, 53%, 38%
CMYK
53, 22, 0, 62
LAB
30, -7, -16
LCH
30, 17, 248
OKLCH
0.40, 0.05, 240
XYZ
6, 6, 12
LUV
30, -13, -19
HWB
205, 18%, 62%
Pantone
5467 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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