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
2C7EBB
RGB
44, 126, 187
HSL
206, 62%, 45%
HSB
206, 76%, 73%
CMYK
76, 33, 0, 27
LAB
50, -9, -40
LCH
50, 41, 257
OKLCH
0.57, 0.12, 245
XYZ
17, 19, 50
LUV
50, -28, -58
HWB
206, 17%, 27%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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