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
2C6D72
RGB
44, 109, 114
HSL
184, 44%, 31%
HSB
184, 61%, 45%
CMYK
61, 4, 0, 55
LAB
42, -20, -9
LCH
42, 22, 205
OKLCH
0.50, 0.07, 202
XYZ
10, 13, 18
LUV
42, -26, -10
HWB
184, 17%, 55%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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