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
2C6CA1
RGB
44, 108, 161
HSL
207, 57%, 40%
HSB
207, 73%, 63%
CMYK
73, 33, 0, 37
LAB
43, -7, -35
LCH
43, 36, 259
OKLCH
0.52, 0.11, 247
XYZ
13, 14, 36
LUV
43, -23, -50
HWB
207, 17%, 37%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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