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
2B60B5
RGB
43, 96, 181
HSL
217, 62%, 44%
HSB
217, 76%, 71%
CMYK
76, 47, 0, 29
LAB
41, 6, -51
LCH
41, 52, 277
OKLCH
0.50, 0.15, 260
XYZ
14, 12, 45
LUV
41, -19, -73
HWB
217, 17%, 29%
Pantone
541 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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