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
2B7FA5
RGB
43, 127, 165
HSL
199, 59%, 41%
HSB
199, 74%, 65%
CMYK
74, 23, 0, 35
LAB
50, -16, -28
LCH
50, 32, 240
OKLCH
0.56, 0.10, 232
XYZ
15, 18, 38
LUV
50, -30, -39
HWB
199, 17%, 35%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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