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
2A384C
RGB
42, 56, 76
HSL
215, 29%, 23%
HSB
215, 45%, 30%
CMYK
45, 26, 0, 70
LAB
23, -1, -14
LCH
23, 14, 265
OKLCH
0.34, 0.04, 257
XYZ
4, 4, 7
LUV
23, -7, -16
HWB
215, 16%, 70%
Pantone
534 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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