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
2D4E55
RGB
45, 78, 85
HSL
191, 31%, 25%
HSB
191, 47%, 33%
CMYK
47, 8, 0, 67
LAB
31, -11, -8
LCH
31, 14, 217
OKLCH
0.40, 0.04, 213
XYZ
5, 7, 10
LUV
31, -14, -9
HWB
191, 18%, 67%
Pantone
5467 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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