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
2C72D2
RGB
44, 114, 210
HSL
215, 65%, 50%
HSB
215, 79%, 82%
CMYK
79, 46, 0, 18
LAB
48, 5, -57
LCH
48, 57, 275
OKLCH
0.56, 0.16, 257
XYZ
19, 17, 63
LUV
48, -23, -85
HWB
215, 17%, 18%
Pantone
541 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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