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
2C8AA9
RGB
44, 138, 169
HSL
195, 59%, 42%
HSB
195, 74%, 66%
CMYK
74, 18, 0, 34
LAB
53, -20, -25
LCH
53, 32, 231
OKLCH
0.59, 0.10, 224
XYZ
17, 22, 41
LUV
53, -34, -34
HWB
195, 17%, 34%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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