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
2C7EF9
RGB
44, 126, 249
HSL
216, 94%, 57%
HSB
216, 82%, 98%
CMYK
82, 49, 0, 2
LAB
53, 10, -70
LCH
53, 70, 278
OKLCH
0.61, 0.20, 259
XYZ
26, 22, 93
LUV
53, -26, -106
HWB
216, 17%, 2%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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