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
2C8FA4
RGB
44, 143, 164
HSL
191, 58%, 41%
HSB
191, 73%, 64%
CMYK
73, 13, 0, 36
LAB
55, -24, -20
LCH
55, 31, 220
OKLCH
0.60, 0.09, 215
XYZ
18, 23, 39
LUV
55, -36, -26
HWB
191, 17%, 36%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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