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
2882BC
RGB
40, 130, 188
HSL
204, 65%, 45%
HSB
204, 79%, 74%
CMYK
79, 31, 0, 26
LAB
51, -11, -39
LCH
51, 40, 254
OKLCH
0.58, 0.12, 242
XYZ
18, 20, 50
LUV
51, -30, -56
HWB
204, 16%, 26%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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