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
2C6BCB
RGB
44, 107, 203
HSL
216, 64%, 48%
HSB
216, 78%, 80%
CMYK
78, 47, 0, 20
LAB
45, 7, -57
LCH
45, 57, 277
OKLCH
0.54, 0.16, 259
XYZ
17, 15, 59
LUV
45, -21, -83
HWB
216, 17%, 20%
Pantone
541 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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