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
2876F4
RGB
40, 118, 244
HSL
217, 90%, 56%
HSB
217, 84%, 96%
CMYK
84, 52, 0, 4
LAB
51, 13, -71
LCH
51, 72, 280
OKLCH
0.59, 0.20, 260
XYZ
24, 20, 88
LUV
51, -24, -107
HWB
217, 16%, 4%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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