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
2D4C63
RGB
45, 76, 99
HSL
206, 38%, 28%
HSB
206, 55%, 39%
CMYK
55, 23, 0, 61
LAB
31, -6, -17
LCH
31, 18, 250
OKLCH
0.40, 0.05, 242
XYZ
6, 7, 13
LUV
31, -13, -21
HWB
206, 18%, 61%
Pantone
5467 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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