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
2D72D6
RGB
45, 114, 214
HSL
216, 67%, 51%
HSB
216, 79%, 84%
CMYK
79, 47, 0, 16
LAB
48, 6, -59
LCH
48, 59, 276
OKLCH
0.56, 0.17, 258
XYZ
19, 17, 66
LUV
48, -23, -87
HWB
216, 18%, 16%
Pantone
541 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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