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
2A497C
RGB
42, 73, 124
HSL
217, 49%, 33%
HSB
217, 66%, 49%
CMYK
66, 41, 0, 51
LAB
31, 2, -33
LCH
31, 33, 273
OKLCH
0.41, 0.09, 260
XYZ
7, 7, 20
LUV
31, -13, -43
HWB
217, 16%, 51%
Pantone
534 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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