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
2A5BA5
RGB
42, 91, 165
HSL
216, 59%, 41%
HSB
216, 75%, 65%
CMYK
75, 45, 0, 35
LAB
38, 4, -46
LCH
38, 46, 275
OKLCH
0.48, 0.13, 259
XYZ
11, 11, 37
LUV
38, -18, -64
HWB
216, 16%, 35%
Pantone
541 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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