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
2B70CA
RGB
43, 112, 202
HSL
214, 65%, 48%
HSB
214, 79%, 79%
CMYK
79, 45, 0, 21
LAB
47, 3, -54
LCH
47, 54, 274
OKLCH
0.55, 0.16, 257
XYZ
17, 16, 58
LUV
47, -23, -80
HWB
214, 17%, 21%
Pantone
541 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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