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
2E75E2
RGB
46, 117, 226
HSL
216, 76%, 53%
HSB
216, 80%, 89%
CMYK
80, 48, 0, 11
LAB
49, 8, -63
LCH
49, 64, 278
OKLCH
0.58, 0.18, 259
XYZ
21, 19, 74
LUV
49, -24, -95
HWB
216, 18%, 11%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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