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
2BA7AE
RGB
43, 167, 174
HSL
183, 60%, 43%
HSB
183, 75%, 68%
CMYK
75, 4, 0, 32
LAB
62, -32, -14
LCH
62, 35, 203
OKLCH
0.67, 0.10, 201
XYZ
22, 31, 45
LUV
62, -44, -15
HWB
183, 17%, 32%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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