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
2A647C
RGB
42, 100, 124
HSL
198, 49%, 33%
HSB
198, 66%, 49%
CMYK
66, 19, 0, 51
LAB
39, -14, -19
LCH
39, 24, 235
OKLCH
0.48, 0.07, 228
XYZ
9, 11, 21
LUV
39, -22, -25
HWB
198, 16%, 51%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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