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
2A97AE
RGB
42, 151, 174
HSL
190, 61%, 42%
HSB
190, 76%, 68%
CMYK
76, 13, 0, 32
LAB
57, -25, -21
LCH
57, 33, 220
OKLCH
0.63, 0.10, 215
XYZ
20, 26, 44
LUV
57, -38, -28
HWB
190, 16%, 32%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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