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
2D7DB6
RGB
45, 125, 182
HSL
205, 60%, 45%
HSB
205, 75%, 71%
CMYK
75, 31, 0, 29
LAB
50, -10, -38
LCH
50, 39, 256
OKLCH
0.57, 0.12, 244
XYZ
17, 19, 47
LUV
50, -28, -55
HWB
205, 18%, 29%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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