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
2D89A9
RGB
45, 137, 169
HSL
195, 58%, 42%
HSB
195, 73%, 66%
CMYK
73, 19, 0, 34
LAB
53, -19, -25
LCH
53, 32, 232
OKLCH
0.59, 0.10, 226
XYZ
17, 21, 41
LUV
53, -33, -35
HWB
195, 18%, 34%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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