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
2C78BB
RGB
44, 120, 187
HSL
208, 62%, 45%
HSB
208, 76%, 73%
CMYK
76, 36, 0, 27
LAB
48, -6, -43
LCH
48, 43, 262
OKLCH
0.56, 0.13, 249
XYZ
17, 18, 50
LUV
48, -26, -63
HWB
208, 17%, 27%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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