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
2D6BAD
RGB
45, 107, 173
HSL
211, 59%, 43%
HSB
211, 74%, 68%
CMYK
74, 38, 0, 32
LAB
44, -3, -42
LCH
44, 42, 267
OKLCH
0.52, 0.12, 252
XYZ
14, 14, 42
LUV
44, -22, -60
HWB
211, 18%, 32%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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