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
2D7AEC
RGB
45, 122, 236
HSL
216, 83%, 55%
HSB
216, 81%, 93%
CMYK
81, 48, 0, 7
LAB
51, 9, -65
LCH
51, 66, 277
OKLCH
0.60, 0.19, 259
XYZ
23, 21, 82
LUV
51, -25, -99
HWB
216, 18%, 7%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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