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
2A456A
RGB
42, 69, 106
HSL
215, 43%, 29%
HSB
215, 60%, 42%
CMYK
60, 35, 0, 58
LAB
29, -1, -25
LCH
29, 25, 268
OKLCH
0.39, 0.07, 257
XYZ
6, 6, 14
LUV
29, -11, -31
HWB
215, 16%, 58%
Pantone
534 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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