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
2C8AA7
RGB
44, 138, 167
HSL
194, 58%, 41%
HSB
194, 74%, 65%
CMYK
74, 17, 0, 35
LAB
53, -21, -24
LCH
53, 32, 229
OKLCH
0.59, 0.10, 223
XYZ
17, 22, 40
LUV
53, -34, -32
HWB
194, 17%, 35%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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