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
2A747E
RGB
42, 116, 126
HSL
187, 50%, 33%
HSB
187, 67%, 49%
CMYK
67, 8, 0, 51
LAB
45, -21, -13
LCH
45, 25, 211
OKLCH
0.52, 0.07, 208
XYZ
11, 14, 22
LUV
45, -28, -15
HWB
187, 16%, 51%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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