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
027DB5
RGB
2, 125, 181
HSL
199, 98%, 36%
HSB
199, 99%, 71%
CMYK
99, 31, 0, 29
LAB
49, -14, -38
LCH
49, 41, 250
OKLCH
0.56, 0.12, 239
XYZ
16, 18, 46
LUV
49, -32, -55
HWB
199, 1%, 29%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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