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
2A7277
RGB
42, 114, 119
HSL
184, 48%, 32%
HSB
184, 65%, 47%
CMYK
65, 4, 0, 53
LAB
44, -22, -10
LCH
44, 24, 204
OKLCH
0.51, 0.07, 202
XYZ
10, 14, 20
LUV
44, -28, -10
HWB
184, 16%, 53%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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