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
2C7D83
RGB
44, 125, 131
HSL
184, 50%, 34%
HSB
184, 66%, 51%
CMYK
66, 5, 0, 49
LAB
48, -24, -11
LCH
48, 26, 205
OKLCH
0.54, 0.08, 202
XYZ
12, 17, 24
LUV
48, -31, -12
HWB
184, 17%, 49%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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