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
2A7FAC
RGB
42, 127, 172
HSL
201, 61%, 42%
HSB
201, 76%, 67%
CMYK
76, 26, 0, 33
LAB
50, -14, -32
LCH
50, 35, 246
OKLCH
0.57, 0.11, 236
XYZ
16, 19, 42
LUV
50, -30, -45
HWB
201, 16%, 33%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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