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
028490
RGB
2, 132, 144
HSL
185, 97%, 29%
HSB
185, 99%, 56%
CMYK
99, 8, 0, 44
LAB
50, -28, -16
LCH
50, 32, 209
OKLCH
0.56, 0.10, 206
XYZ
13, 19, 29
LUV
50, -37, -18
HWB
185, 1%, 44%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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