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
2D72BD
RGB
45, 114, 189
HSL
211, 62%, 46%
HSB
211, 76%, 74%
CMYK
76, 40, 0, 26
LAB
47, -2, -46
LCH
47, 47, 268
OKLCH
0.55, 0.14, 253
XYZ
16, 16, 50
LUV
47, -24, -68
HWB
211, 18%, 26%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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