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
2C7797
RGB
44, 119, 151
HSL
198, 55%, 38%
HSB
198, 71%, 59%
CMYK
71, 21, 0, 41
LAB
47, -16, -25
LCH
47, 29, 238
OKLCH
0.54, 0.09, 230
XYZ
13, 16, 32
LUV
47, -28, -33
HWB
198, 17%, 41%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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