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
2D7CA0
RGB
45, 124, 160
HSL
199, 56%, 40%
HSB
199, 72%, 63%
CMYK
72, 22, 0, 37
LAB
48, -15, -27
LCH
48, 31, 240
OKLCH
0.55, 0.09, 232
XYZ
15, 18, 36
LUV
48, -29, -37
HWB
199, 18%, 37%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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