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
2A8089
RGB
42, 128, 137
HSL
186, 53%, 35%
HSB
186, 69%, 54%
CMYK
69, 7, 0, 46
LAB
49, -24, -13
LCH
49, 27, 208
OKLCH
0.55, 0.08, 205
XYZ
13, 18, 26
LUV
49, -32, -15
HWB
186, 16%, 46%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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