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
2C83B7
RGB
44, 131, 183
HSL
202, 61%, 45%
HSB
202, 76%, 72%
CMYK
76, 28, 0, 28
LAB
51, -13, -35
LCH
51, 38, 250
OKLCH
0.58, 0.11, 240
XYZ
18, 20, 48
LUV
51, -30, -51
HWB
202, 17%, 28%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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