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
2A91A2
RGB
42, 145, 162
HSL
189, 59%, 40%
HSB
189, 74%, 64%
CMYK
74, 10, 0, 36
LAB
55, -26, -18
LCH
55, 31, 215
OKLCH
0.61, 0.09, 211
XYZ
18, 23, 38
LUV
55, -37, -23
HWB
189, 16%, 36%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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