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
2A6392
RGB
42, 99, 146
HSL
207, 55%, 37%
HSB
207, 71%, 57%
CMYK
71, 32, 0, 43
LAB
40, -7, -32
LCH
40, 33, 258
OKLCH
0.48, 0.10, 247
XYZ
11, 11, 29
LUV
40, -21, -44
HWB
207, 16%, 43%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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