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
2B83A8
RGB
43, 131, 168
HSL
198, 59%, 41%
HSB
198, 74%, 66%
CMYK
74, 22, 0, 34
LAB
51, -17, -28
LCH
51, 33, 238
OKLCH
0.57, 0.10, 230
XYZ
16, 20, 40
LUV
51, -31, -39
HWB
198, 17%, 34%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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