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
2A4E63
RGB
42, 78, 99
HSL
202, 40%, 28%
HSB
202, 58%, 39%
CMYK
58, 21, 0, 61
LAB
31, -8, -17
LCH
31, 19, 243
OKLCH
0.41, 0.05, 236
XYZ
6, 7, 13
LUV
31, -15, -20
HWB
202, 16%, 61%
Pantone
5467 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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