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
2C6FA6
RGB
44, 111, 166
HSL
207, 58%, 41%
HSB
207, 73%, 65%
CMYK
73, 33, 0, 35
LAB
45, -7, -36
LCH
45, 37, 259
OKLCH
0.53, 0.11, 247
XYZ
14, 15, 38
LUV
45, -24, -52
HWB
207, 17%, 35%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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