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
029FAC
RGB
2, 159, 172
HSL
185, 98%, 34%
HSB
185, 99%, 67%
CMYK
99, 8, 0, 33
LAB
59, -32, -17
LCH
59, 37, 208
OKLCH
0.64, 0.11, 205
XYZ
20, 28, 43
LUV
59, -44, -21
HWB
185, 1%, 33%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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