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
2B9FA7
RGB
43, 159, 167
HSL
184, 59%, 41%
HSB
184, 74%, 65%
CMYK
74, 5, 0, 35
LAB
60, -30, -14
LCH
60, 33, 205
OKLCH
0.64, 0.10, 202
XYZ
20, 28, 41
LUV
60, -42, -16
HWB
184, 17%, 35%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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