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
0276EA
RGB
2, 118, 234
HSL
210, 98%, 46%
HSB
210, 99%, 92%
CMYK
99, 50, 0, 8
LAB
49, 8, -67
LCH
49, 68, 276
OKLCH
0.58, 0.20, 256
XYZ
21, 19, 80
LUV
49, -27, -101
HWB
210, 1%, 8%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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