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
2B75EB
RGB
43, 117, 235
HSL
217, 83%, 55%
HSB
217, 82%, 92%
CMYK
82, 50, 0, 8
LAB
50, 11, -67
LCH
50, 68, 279
OKLCH
0.58, 0.19, 260
XYZ
22, 19, 81
LUV
50, -24, -101
HWB
217, 17%, 8%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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