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
2D7CA6
RGB
45, 124, 166
HSL
201, 57%, 41%
HSB
201, 73%, 65%
CMYK
73, 25, 0, 35
LAB
49, -14, -30
LCH
49, 33, 245
OKLCH
0.56, 0.10, 236
XYZ
15, 18, 39
LUV
49, -29, -42
HWB
201, 18%, 35%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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