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
2C727A
RGB
44, 114, 122
HSL
186, 47%, 33%
HSB
186, 64%, 48%
CMYK
64, 7, 0, 52
LAB
44, -21, -11
LCH
44, 24, 209
OKLCH
0.51, 0.07, 206
XYZ
11, 14, 21
LUV
44, -27, -13
HWB
186, 17%, 52%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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