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
2A5162
RGB
42, 81, 98
HSL
198, 40%, 27%
HSB
198, 57%, 38%
CMYK
57, 17, 0, 62
LAB
32, -10, -14
LCH
32, 18, 235
OKLCH
0.41, 0.05, 228
XYZ
6, 7, 13
LUV
32, -16, -17
HWB
198, 16%, 62%
Pantone
5467 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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