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
2D6793
RGB
45, 103, 147
HSL
206, 53%, 38%
HSB
206, 69%, 58%
CMYK
69, 30, 0, 42
LAB
41, -8, -30
LCH
41, 31, 255
OKLCH
0.50, 0.09, 244
XYZ
11, 12, 29
LUV
41, -22, -42
HWB
206, 18%, 42%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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