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
2A595E
RGB
42, 89, 94
HSL
186, 38%, 27%
HSB
186, 55%, 37%
CMYK
55, 5, 0, 63
LAB
35, -16, -8
LCH
35, 18, 208
OKLCH
0.43, 0.05, 205
XYZ
7, 8, 12
LUV
35, -19, -8
HWB
186, 16%, 63%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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