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
2D5C65
RGB
45, 92, 101
HSL
190, 38%, 29%
HSB
190, 55%, 40%
CMYK
55, 9, 0, 60
LAB
36, -15, -10
LCH
36, 18, 215
OKLCH
0.45, 0.05, 212
XYZ
7, 9, 14
LUV
36, -19, -12
HWB
190, 18%, 60%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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