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
2A889D
RGB
42, 136, 157
HSL
191, 58%, 39%
HSB
191, 73%, 62%
CMYK
73, 13, 0, 38
LAB
52, -23, -20
LCH
52, 30, 221
OKLCH
0.58, 0.09, 216
XYZ
16, 21, 35
LUV
52, -34, -25
HWB
191, 16%, 38%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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