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
2C8BB1
RGB
44, 139, 177
HSL
197, 60%, 43%
HSB
197, 75%, 69%
CMYK
75, 21, 0, 31
LAB
54, -18, -28
LCH
54, 34, 237
OKLCH
0.60, 0.10, 229
XYZ
18, 22, 45
LUV
54, -33, -40
HWB
197, 17%, 31%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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