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
2F82D2
RGB
47, 130, 210
HSL
209, 64%, 50%
HSB
209, 78%, 82%
CMYK
78, 38, 0, 18
LAB
52, -4, -49
LCH
52, 49, 266
OKLCH
0.60, 0.15, 251
XYZ
21, 21, 64
LUV
52, -28, -74
HWB
209, 18%, 18%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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