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
2A80F5
RGB
42, 128, 245
HSL
215, 91%, 56%
HSB
215, 83%, 96%
CMYK
83, 48, 0, 4
LAB
54, 8, -67
LCH
54, 67, 277
OKLCH
0.61, 0.19, 258
XYZ
25, 23, 89
LUV
54, -27, -102
HWB
215, 16%, 4%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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