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
2C7BCF
RGB
44, 123, 207
HSL
211, 65%, 49%
HSB
211, 79%, 81%
CMYK
79, 41, 0, 19
LAB
50, -1, -51
LCH
50, 51, 269
OKLCH
0.58, 0.15, 253
XYZ
19, 19, 62
LUV
50, -26, -77
HWB
211, 17%, 19%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
Similar named colors
Cerulean
#007BA7
Steel Blue
#4682B4
Dodger Blue
#1E90FF
Denim
#1560BD
Azure
#007FFF
Royal Blue
#4169E1
Cornflower
#6495ED
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