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
2B7EA5
RGB
43, 126, 165
HSL
199, 59%, 41%
HSB
199, 74%, 65%
CMYK
74, 24, 0, 35
LAB
49, -15, -29
LCH
49, 32, 242
OKLCH
0.56, 0.10, 233
XYZ
15, 18, 38
LUV
49, -30, -40
HWB
199, 17%, 35%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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