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
2B85FF
RGB
43, 133, 255
HSL
215, 100%, 58%
HSB
215, 83%, 100%
CMYK
83, 48, 0, 0
LAB
55, 8, -69
LCH
55, 70, 277
OKLCH
0.63, 0.20, 258
XYZ
27, 25, 98
LUV
55, -28, -107
HWB
215, 17%, 0%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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