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
2A516F
RGB
42, 81, 111
HSL
206, 45%, 30%
HSB
206, 62%, 44%
CMYK
62, 27, 0, 56
LAB
33, -7, -22
LCH
33, 23, 253
OKLCH
0.42, 0.07, 244
XYZ
7, 8, 16
LUV
33, -16, -28
HWB
206, 16%, 56%
Pantone
5467 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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