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
2E87F8
RGB
46, 135, 248
HSL
214, 94%, 58%
HSB
214, 81%, 97%
CMYK
81, 46, 0, 3
LAB
56, 5, -65
LCH
56, 65, 274
OKLCH
0.63, 0.19, 257
XYZ
27, 25, 92
LUV
56, -28, -100
HWB
214, 18%, 3%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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