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
2C82EB
RGB
44, 130, 235
HSL
213, 83%, 55%
HSB
213, 81%, 92%
CMYK
81, 45, 0, 8
LAB
54, 4, -61
LCH
54, 61, 273
OKLCH
0.61, 0.18, 256
XYZ
24, 22, 82
LUV
54, -27, -94
HWB
213, 17%, 8%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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