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
2D6594
RGB
45, 101, 148
HSL
207, 53%, 38%
HSB
207, 70%, 58%
CMYK
70, 32, 0, 42
LAB
41, -7, -32
LCH
41, 32, 258
OKLCH
0.49, 0.10, 247
XYZ
11, 12, 30
LUV
41, -21, -44
HWB
207, 18%, 42%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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