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
2B60B3
RGB
43, 96, 179
HSL
217, 61%, 44%
HSB
217, 76%, 70%
CMYK
76, 46, 0, 30
LAB
41, 5, -50
LCH
41, 50, 276
OKLCH
0.50, 0.14, 259
XYZ
13, 12, 44
LUV
41, -19, -72
HWB
217, 17%, 30%
Pantone
541 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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