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
2D5865
RGB
45, 88, 101
HSL
194, 38%, 29%
HSB
194, 55%, 40%
CMYK
55, 13, 0, 60
LAB
35, -12, -12
LCH
35, 18, 225
OKLCH
0.43, 0.05, 220
XYZ
7, 8, 14
LUV
35, -18, -14
HWB
194, 18%, 60%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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