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
2C819D
RGB
44, 129, 157
HSL
195, 56%, 39%
HSB
195, 72%, 62%
CMYK
72, 18, 0, 38
LAB
50, -19, -23
LCH
50, 30, 230
OKLCH
0.57, 0.09, 224
XYZ
15, 19, 35
LUV
50, -31, -31
HWB
195, 17%, 38%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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