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
2887F2
RGB
40, 135, 242
HSL
212, 89%, 55%
HSB
212, 83%, 95%
CMYK
83, 44, 0, 5
LAB
55, 3, -63
LCH
55, 63, 272
OKLCH
0.63, 0.18, 255
XYZ
26, 24, 87
LUV
55, -29, -96
HWB
212, 16%, 5%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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