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
2C7AA2
RGB
44, 122, 162
HSL
200, 57%, 40%
HSB
200, 73%, 64%
CMYK
73, 25, 0, 36
LAB
48, -14, -29
LCH
48, 32, 244
OKLCH
0.55, 0.10, 235
XYZ
15, 17, 37
LUV
48, -28, -40
HWB
200, 17%, 36%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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