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
2D8ECD
RGB
45, 142, 205
HSL
204, 64%, 49%
HSB
204, 78%, 80%
CMYK
78, 31, 0, 20
LAB
56, -12, -41
LCH
56, 43, 254
OKLCH
0.62, 0.13, 242
XYZ
22, 24, 61
LUV
56, -33, -61
HWB
204, 18%, 20%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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