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
2D7DDE
RGB
45, 125, 222
HSL
213, 73%, 52%
HSB
213, 80%, 87%
CMYK
80, 44, 0, 13
LAB
52, 2, -57
LCH
52, 57, 272
OKLCH
0.59, 0.17, 256
XYZ
22, 20, 72
LUV
52, -26, -87
HWB
213, 18%, 13%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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