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
2C8293
RGB
44, 130, 147
HSL
190, 54%, 37%
HSB
190, 70%, 58%
CMYK
70, 12, 0, 42
LAB
50, -22, -17
LCH
50, 28, 218
OKLCH
0.56, 0.08, 213
XYZ
14, 19, 30
LUV
50, -32, -21
HWB
190, 17%, 42%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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