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
2A7A80
RGB
42, 122, 128
HSL
184, 51%, 33%
HSB
184, 67%, 50%
CMYK
67, 5, 0, 50
LAB
47, -23, -11
LCH
47, 26, 205
OKLCH
0.53, 0.08, 202
XYZ
12, 16, 23
LUV
47, -30, -12
HWB
184, 16%, 50%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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