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
2C8A90
RGB
44, 138, 144
HSL
184, 53%, 37%
HSB
184, 69%, 56%
CMYK
69, 4, 0, 44
LAB
52, -27, -12
LCH
52, 29, 204
OKLCH
0.58, 0.09, 201
XYZ
15, 21, 30
LUV
52, -35, -13
HWB
184, 17%, 44%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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