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
2D78CA
RGB
45, 120, 202
HSL
211, 64%, 48%
HSB
211, 78%, 79%
CMYK
78, 41, 0, 21
LAB
49, -1, -50
LCH
49, 50, 269
OKLCH
0.57, 0.15, 253
XYZ
18, 18, 58
LUV
49, -25, -75
HWB
211, 18%, 21%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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