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
2886A6
RGB
40, 134, 166
HSL
195, 61%, 40%
HSB
195, 76%, 65%
CMYK
76, 19, 0, 35
LAB
52, -20, -25
LCH
52, 32, 232
OKLCH
0.58, 0.10, 225
XYZ
16, 20, 39
LUV
52, -33, -35
HWB
195, 16%, 35%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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