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
2B87BF
RGB
43, 135, 191
HSL
203, 63%, 46%
HSB
203, 77%, 75%
CMYK
77, 29, 0, 25
LAB
53, -13, -38
LCH
53, 40, 251
OKLCH
0.60, 0.12, 240
XYZ
19, 22, 52
LUV
53, -31, -55
HWB
203, 17%, 25%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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