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
2B76D2
RGB
43, 118, 210
HSL
213, 66%, 50%
HSB
213, 80%, 82%
CMYK
80, 44, 0, 18
LAB
49, 2, -55
LCH
49, 55, 273
OKLCH
0.57, 0.16, 256
XYZ
19, 18, 63
LUV
49, -25, -82
HWB
213, 17%, 18%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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