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
2E84D8
RGB
46, 132, 216
HSL
210, 69%, 51%
HSB
210, 79%, 85%
CMYK
79, 39, 0, 15
LAB
53, -3, -51
LCH
53, 51, 266
OKLCH
0.60, 0.15, 251
XYZ
22, 22, 68
LUV
53, -29, -78
HWB
210, 18%, 15%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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