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
2D80E6
RGB
45, 128, 230
HSL
213, 79%, 54%
HSB
213, 80%, 90%
CMYK
80, 44, 0, 10
LAB
53, 3, -60
LCH
53, 60, 273
OKLCH
0.60, 0.17, 256
XYZ
23, 22, 78
LUV
53, -27, -91
HWB
213, 18%, 10%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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