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
2A446A
RGB
42, 68, 106
HSL
216, 43%, 29%
HSB
216, 60%, 42%
CMYK
60, 36, 0, 58
LAB
28, 0, -26
LCH
28, 26, 269
OKLCH
0.38, 0.07, 258
XYZ
6, 6, 14
LUV
28, -11, -32
HWB
216, 16%, 58%
Pantone
534 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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