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
028696
RGB
2, 134, 150
HSL
186, 97%, 30%
HSB
186, 99%, 59%
CMYK
99, 11, 0, 41
LAB
51, -27, -18
LCH
51, 32, 213
OKLCH
0.57, 0.10, 209
XYZ
14, 19, 32
LUV
51, -37, -22
HWB
186, 1%, 41%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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