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
2C8AA1
RGB
44, 138, 161
HSL
192, 57%, 40%
HSB
192, 73%, 63%
CMYK
73, 14, 0, 37
LAB
53, -22, -21
LCH
53, 30, 223
OKLCH
0.59, 0.09, 218
XYZ
17, 21, 37
LUV
53, -34, -27
HWB
192, 17%, 37%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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