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
028AA0
RGB
2, 138, 160
HSL
188, 98%, 32%
HSB
188, 99%, 63%
CMYK
99, 14, 0, 37
LAB
52, -26, -21
LCH
52, 34, 219
OKLCH
0.58, 0.10, 214
XYZ
15, 21, 36
LUV
52, -38, -27
HWB
188, 1%, 37%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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