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
02699D
RGB
2, 105, 157
HSL
200, 97%, 31%
HSB
200, 99%, 62%
CMYK
99, 33, 0, 38
LAB
42, -11, -36
LCH
42, 38, 253
OKLCH
0.50, 0.11, 241
XYZ
11, 13, 34
LUV
42, -27, -50
HWB
200, 1%, 38%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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