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
2A7CFA
RGB
42, 124, 250
HSL
216, 95%, 57%
HSB
216, 83%, 98%
CMYK
83, 50, 0, 2
LAB
53, 12, -71
LCH
53, 72, 279
OKLCH
0.61, 0.20, 259
XYZ
25, 22, 93
LUV
53, -25, -108
HWB
216, 16%, 2%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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