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
2A60A7
RGB
42, 96, 167
HSL
214, 60%, 41%
HSB
214, 75%, 65%
CMYK
75, 43, 0, 35
LAB
40, 1, -44
LCH
40, 44, 272
OKLCH
0.49, 0.13, 256
XYZ
12, 12, 38
LUV
40, -19, -63
HWB
214, 16%, 35%
Pantone
534 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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