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
2A588E
RGB
42, 88, 142
HSL
212, 54%, 36%
HSB
212, 70%, 56%
CMYK
70, 38, 0, 44
LAB
36, -2, -35
LCH
36, 35, 267
OKLCH
0.46, 0.10, 254
XYZ
9, 9, 27
LUV
36, -17, -48
HWB
212, 16%, 44%
Pantone
534 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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