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
2A91AA
RGB
42, 145, 170
HSL
192, 60%, 42%
HSB
192, 75%, 67%
CMYK
75, 15, 0, 33
LAB
55, -23, -22
LCH
55, 32, 223
OKLCH
0.61, 0.10, 218
XYZ
18, 24, 42
LUV
55, -36, -29
HWB
192, 16%, 33%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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