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
2D609E
RGB
45, 96, 158
HSL
213, 56%, 40%
HSB
213, 72%, 62%
CMYK
72, 39, 0, 38
LAB
40, -1, -39
LCH
40, 39, 269
OKLCH
0.49, 0.11, 255
XYZ
11, 11, 34
LUV
40, -19, -55
HWB
213, 18%, 38%
Pantone
534 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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