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
2D656F
RGB
45, 101, 111
HSL
189, 42%, 31%
HSB
189, 59%, 44%
CMYK
59, 9, 0, 56
LAB
39, -17, -12
LCH
39, 20, 215
OKLCH
0.47, 0.06, 211
XYZ
9, 11, 17
LUV
39, -23, -13
HWB
189, 18%, 56%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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