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
2D525D
RGB
45, 82, 93
HSL
194, 35%, 27%
HSB
194, 52%, 36%
CMYK
52, 12, 0, 64
LAB
32, -11, -11
LCH
32, 16, 224
OKLCH
0.42, 0.05, 219
XYZ
6, 7, 11
LUV
32, -16, -12
HWB
194, 18%, 64%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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