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
2A5EB4
RGB
42, 94, 180
HSL
217, 62%, 44%
HSB
217, 77%, 71%
CMYK
77, 48, 0, 29
LAB
40, 7, -52
LCH
40, 52, 278
OKLCH
0.49, 0.15, 260
XYZ
13, 12, 45
LUV
40, -18, -74
HWB
217, 16%, 29%
Pantone
541 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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