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
2B73B6
RGB
43, 115, 182
HSL
209, 62%, 44%
HSB
209, 76%, 71%
CMYK
76, 37, 0, 29
LAB
47, -5, -43
LCH
47, 43, 264
OKLCH
0.54, 0.13, 250
XYZ
16, 16, 47
LUV
47, -25, -62
HWB
209, 17%, 29%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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