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
2A4863
RGB
42, 72, 99
HSL
208, 40%, 28%
HSB
208, 58%, 39%
CMYK
58, 27, 0, 61
LAB
29, -5, -20
LCH
29, 20, 256
OKLCH
0.39, 0.06, 247
XYZ
6, 6, 13
LUV
29, -12, -24
HWB
208, 16%, 61%
Pantone
5467 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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