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
2C71DD
RGB
44, 113, 221
HSL
217, 72%, 52%
HSB
217, 80%, 87%
CMYK
80, 49, 0, 13
LAB
48, 9, -63
LCH
48, 63, 278
OKLCH
0.57, 0.18, 259
XYZ
20, 18, 71
LUV
48, -23, -93
HWB
217, 17%, 13%
Pantone
541 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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