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
2A58A2
RGB
42, 88, 162
HSL
217, 59%, 40%
HSB
217, 74%, 64%
CMYK
74, 46, 0, 36
LAB
37, 5, -46
LCH
37, 46, 276
OKLCH
0.47, 0.13, 260
XYZ
11, 10, 36
LUV
37, -17, -63
HWB
217, 16%, 36%
Pantone
541 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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