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
2C8BAD
RGB
44, 139, 173
HSL
196, 59%, 43%
HSB
196, 75%, 68%
CMYK
75, 20, 0, 32
LAB
54, -20, -26
LCH
54, 33, 234
OKLCH
0.60, 0.10, 226
XYZ
18, 22, 43
LUV
54, -34, -37
HWB
196, 17%, 32%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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