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
2D91DD
RGB
45, 145, 221
HSL
206, 72%, 52%
HSB
206, 80%, 87%
CMYK
80, 34, 0, 13
LAB
57, -9, -48
LCH
57, 48, 260
OKLCH
0.64, 0.14, 246
XYZ
24, 26, 72
LUV
57, -33, -72
HWB
206, 18%, 13%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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