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
2A5D64
RGB
42, 93, 100
HSL
187, 41%, 28%
HSB
187, 58%, 39%
CMYK
58, 7, 0, 61
LAB
36, -16, -10
LCH
36, 19, 211
OKLCH
0.45, 0.06, 207
XYZ
7, 9, 13
LUV
36, -21, -10
HWB
187, 16%, 61%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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