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
2C7A8A
RGB
44, 122, 138
HSL
190, 52%, 36%
HSB
190, 68%, 54%
CMYK
68, 12, 0, 46
LAB
47, -21, -16
LCH
47, 26, 218
OKLCH
0.54, 0.08, 214
XYZ
13, 16, 27
LUV
47, -30, -20
HWB
190, 17%, 46%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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