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
2A5166
RGB
42, 81, 102
HSL
201, 42%, 28%
HSB
201, 59%, 40%
CMYK
59, 21, 0, 60
LAB
32, -9, -17
LCH
32, 19, 241
OKLCH
0.42, 0.06, 234
XYZ
6, 7, 14
LUV
32, -16, -20
HWB
201, 16%, 60%
Pantone
5467 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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