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
2B85D7
RGB
43, 133, 215
HSL
209, 68%, 51%
HSB
209, 80%, 84%
CMYK
80, 38, 0, 16
LAB
53, -4, -50
LCH
53, 51, 265
OKLCH
0.61, 0.15, 250
XYZ
22, 22, 67
LUV
53, -29, -76
HWB
209, 17%, 16%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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