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
2A5869
RGB
42, 88, 105
HSL
196, 43%, 29%
HSB
196, 60%, 41%
CMYK
60, 16, 0, 59
LAB
35, -12, -15
LCH
35, 19, 231
OKLCH
0.44, 0.06, 225
XYZ
7, 8, 15
LUV
35, -18, -18
HWB
196, 16%, 59%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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