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
2A90A0
RGB
42, 144, 160
HSL
188, 58%, 40%
HSB
188, 74%, 63%
CMYK
74, 10, 0, 37
LAB
55, -26, -17
LCH
55, 31, 214
OKLCH
0.60, 0.09, 210
XYZ
17, 23, 37
LUV
55, -37, -22
HWB
188, 16%, 37%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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