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
2E5378
RGB
46, 83, 120
HSL
210, 45%, 33%
HSB
210, 62%, 47%
CMYK
62, 31, 0, 53
LAB
34, -4, -25
LCH
34, 26, 260
OKLCH
0.43, 0.08, 250
XYZ
8, 8, 19
LUV
34, -15, -33
HWB
210, 18%, 53%
Pantone
534 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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