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
2D67C4
RGB
45, 103, 196
HSL
217, 63%, 47%
HSB
217, 77%, 77%
CMYK
77, 47, 0, 23
LAB
44, 7, -55
LCH
44, 56, 277
OKLCH
0.53, 0.16, 260
XYZ
16, 14, 54
LUV
44, -20, -80
HWB
217, 18%, 23%
Pantone
541 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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