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
2D7893
RGB
45, 120, 147
HSL
196, 53%, 38%
HSB
196, 69%, 58%
CMYK
69, 18, 0, 42
LAB
47, -17, -22
LCH
47, 28, 232
OKLCH
0.54, 0.08, 226
XYZ
13, 16, 30
LUV
47, -28, -29
HWB
196, 18%, 42%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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