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
2A91AC
RGB
42, 145, 172
HSL
192, 61%, 42%
HSB
192, 76%, 67%
CMYK
76, 16, 0, 33
LAB
55, -23, -23
LCH
55, 33, 225
OKLCH
0.61, 0.10, 220
XYZ
19, 24, 43
LUV
55, -36, -31
HWB
192, 16%, 33%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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