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
2A65B0
RGB
42, 101, 176
HSL
214, 61%, 43%
HSB
214, 76%, 69%
CMYK
76, 43, 0, 31
LAB
42, 1, -46
LCH
42, 46, 272
OKLCH
0.51, 0.13, 256
XYZ
13, 13, 43
LUV
42, -21, -67
HWB
214, 16%, 31%
Pantone
541 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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