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
2D7BB5
RGB
45, 123, 181
HSL
206, 60%, 44%
HSB
206, 75%, 71%
CMYK
75, 32, 0, 29
LAB
49, -9, -38
LCH
49, 39, 257
OKLCH
0.56, 0.12, 245
XYZ
17, 18, 46
LUV
49, -27, -55
HWB
206, 18%, 29%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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