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
2C79F3
RGB
44, 121, 243
HSL
217, 89%, 56%
HSB
217, 82%, 95%
CMYK
82, 50, 0, 5
LAB
51, 11, -69
LCH
51, 70, 279
OKLCH
0.60, 0.20, 260
XYZ
24, 21, 88
LUV
51, -25, -105
HWB
217, 17%, 5%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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