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
2484A5
RGB
36, 132, 165
HSL
195, 64%, 39%
HSB
195, 78%, 65%
CMYK
78, 20, 0, 35
LAB
51, -19, -26
LCH
51, 32, 233
OKLCH
0.57, 0.10, 226
XYZ
16, 20, 39
LUV
51, -33, -36
HWB
195, 14%, 35%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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