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
2D4E65
RGB
45, 78, 101
HSL
205, 38%, 29%
HSB
205, 55%, 40%
CMYK
55, 23, 0, 60
LAB
31, -7, -17
LCH
31, 19, 248
OKLCH
0.41, 0.05, 240
XYZ
6, 7, 13
LUV
31, -14, -21
HWB
205, 18%, 60%
Pantone
5467 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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