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
2A4E6E
RGB
42, 78, 110
HSL
208, 45%, 30%
HSB
208, 62%, 43%
CMYK
62, 29, 0, 57
LAB
32, -5, -23
LCH
32, 23, 257
OKLCH
0.41, 0.07, 247
XYZ
6, 7, 16
LUV
32, -15, -29
HWB
208, 16%, 57%
Pantone
5467 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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