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
2BA3AF
RGB
43, 163, 175
HSL
185, 61%, 43%
HSB
185, 75%, 69%
CMYK
75, 7, 0, 31
LAB
61, -30, -16
LCH
61, 34, 208
OKLCH
0.66, 0.10, 205
XYZ
22, 30, 45
LUV
61, -42, -19
HWB
185, 17%, 31%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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