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
2875D3
RGB
40, 117, 211
HSL
213, 68%, 49%
HSB
213, 81%, 83%
CMYK
81, 45, 0, 17
LAB
48, 3, -56
LCH
48, 56, 273
OKLCH
0.57, 0.16, 256
XYZ
19, 18, 64
LUV
48, -25, -84
HWB
213, 16%, 17%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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