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
2A7D8D
RGB
42, 125, 141
HSL
190, 54%, 36%
HSB
190, 70%, 55%
CMYK
70, 11, 0, 45
LAB
48, -22, -16
LCH
48, 27, 217
OKLCH
0.55, 0.08, 213
XYZ
13, 17, 28
LUV
48, -31, -20
HWB
190, 16%, 45%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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