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
2A6682
RGB
42, 102, 130
HSL
199, 51%, 34%
HSB
199, 68%, 51%
CMYK
68, 22, 0, 49
LAB
40, -13, -22
LCH
40, 25, 239
OKLCH
0.48, 0.08, 232
XYZ
10, 12, 23
LUV
40, -23, -28
HWB
199, 16%, 49%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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