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
2D68C7
RGB
45, 104, 199
HSL
217, 63%, 48%
HSB
217, 77%, 78%
CMYK
77, 48, 0, 22
LAB
44, 7, -56
LCH
44, 57, 277
OKLCH
0.53, 0.16, 260
XYZ
16, 15, 56
LUV
44, -20, -82
HWB
217, 18%, 22%
Pantone
541 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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