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
2D5C8F
RGB
45, 92, 143
HSL
211, 52%, 37%
HSB
211, 69%, 56%
CMYK
69, 36, 0, 44
LAB
38, -3, -34
LCH
38, 34, 265
OKLCH
0.47, 0.10, 252
XYZ
10, 10, 27
LUV
38, -18, -46
HWB
211, 18%, 44%
Pantone
534 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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