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
2C757D
RGB
44, 117, 125
HSL
186, 48%, 33%
HSB
186, 65%, 49%
CMYK
65, 6, 0, 51
LAB
45, -21, -12
LCH
45, 24, 208
OKLCH
0.52, 0.07, 205
XYZ
11, 15, 22
LUV
45, -28, -13
HWB
186, 17%, 51%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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