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
2D79F0
RGB
45, 121, 240
HSL
217, 87%, 56%
HSB
217, 81%, 94%
CMYK
81, 50, 0, 6
LAB
51, 10, -68
LCH
51, 69, 279
OKLCH
0.60, 0.19, 259
XYZ
24, 21, 85
LUV
51, -24, -103
HWB
217, 18%, 6%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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