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
2A656A
RGB
42, 101, 106
HSL
185, 43%, 29%
HSB
185, 60%, 42%
CMYK
60, 5, 0, 58
LAB
39, -19, -9
LCH
39, 21, 206
OKLCH
0.47, 0.06, 203
XYZ
8, 11, 15
LUV
39, -24, -9
HWB
185, 16%, 58%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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