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
2A455D
RGB
42, 69, 93
HSL
208, 38%, 26%
HSB
208, 55%, 36%
CMYK
55, 26, 0, 64
LAB
28, -5, -18
LCH
28, 18, 255
OKLCH
0.38, 0.05, 247
XYZ
5, 6, 11
LUV
28, -11, -21
HWB
208, 16%, 64%
Pantone
5467 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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