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
2D517A
RGB
45, 81, 122
HSL
212, 46%, 33%
HSB
212, 63%, 48%
CMYK
63, 34, 0, 52
LAB
33, -3, -28
LCH
33, 28, 264
OKLCH
0.43, 0.08, 253
XYZ
8, 8, 20
LUV
33, -15, -36
HWB
212, 18%, 52%
Pantone
534 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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