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
2A565A
RGB
42, 86, 90
HSL
185, 36%, 26%
HSB
185, 53%, 35%
CMYK
53, 4, 0, 65
LAB
34, -15, -7
LCH
34, 17, 206
OKLCH
0.42, 0.05, 203
XYZ
6, 8, 11
LUV
34, -18, -7
HWB
185, 16%, 65%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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