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
2C85EC
RGB
44, 133, 236
HSL
212, 83%, 55%
HSB
212, 81%, 93%
CMYK
81, 44, 0, 7
LAB
55, 2, -60
LCH
55, 61, 272
OKLCH
0.62, 0.18, 255
XYZ
25, 23, 83
LUV
55, -28, -93
HWB
212, 17%, 7%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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