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
2C848C
RGB
44, 132, 140
HSL
185, 52%, 36%
HSB
185, 69%, 55%
CMYK
69, 6, 0, 45
LAB
50, -25, -12
LCH
50, 28, 207
OKLCH
0.57, 0.08, 204
XYZ
14, 19, 28
LUV
50, -33, -14
HWB
185, 17%, 45%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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