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
2D5C73
RGB
45, 92, 115
HSL
200, 44%, 31%
HSB
200, 61%, 45%
CMYK
61, 20, 0, 55
LAB
37, -11, -18
LCH
37, 21, 239
OKLCH
0.45, 0.06, 232
XYZ
8, 9, 18
LUV
37, -19, -23
HWB
200, 18%, 55%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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