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
2D5DA9
RGB
45, 93, 169
HSL
217, 58%, 42%
HSB
217, 73%, 66%
CMYK
73, 45, 0, 34
LAB
39, 4, -46
LCH
39, 47, 275
OKLCH
0.49, 0.13, 259
XYZ
12, 11, 39
LUV
39, -18, -66
HWB
217, 18%, 34%
Pantone
534 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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