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
2A658B
RGB
42, 101, 139
HSL
204, 54%, 35%
HSB
204, 70%, 55%
CMYK
70, 27, 0, 45
LAB
40, -10, -27
LCH
40, 29, 250
OKLCH
0.49, 0.09, 240
XYZ
10, 12, 26
LUV
40, -22, -37
HWB
204, 16%, 45%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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