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
2C87CE
RGB
44, 135, 206
HSL
206, 65%, 49%
HSB
206, 79%, 81%
CMYK
79, 34, 0, 19
LAB
54, -8, -45
LCH
54, 46, 260
OKLCH
0.60, 0.14, 247
XYZ
21, 22, 62
LUV
54, -30, -67
HWB
206, 17%, 19%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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