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
2A5876
RGB
42, 88, 118
HSL
204, 48%, 31%
HSB
204, 64%, 46%
CMYK
64, 25, 0, 54
LAB
35, -9, -22
LCH
35, 24, 249
OKLCH
0.44, 0.07, 240
XYZ
8, 9, 18
LUV
35, -18, -29
HWB
204, 16%, 54%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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