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
2A557A
RGB
42, 85, 122
HSL
208, 49%, 32%
HSB
208, 66%, 48%
CMYK
66, 30, 0, 52
LAB
34, -6, -26
LCH
34, 27, 257
OKLCH
0.44, 0.08, 247
XYZ
8, 8, 20
LUV
34, -17, -34
HWB
208, 16%, 52%
Pantone
5467 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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