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
2A5259
RGB
42, 82, 89
HSL
189, 36%, 26%
HSB
189, 53%, 35%
CMYK
53, 8, 0, 65
LAB
32, -13, -9
LCH
32, 16, 214
OKLCH
0.41, 0.05, 210
XYZ
6, 7, 11
LUV
32, -17, -9
HWB
189, 16%, 65%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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