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
2A67AC
RGB
42, 103, 172
HSL
212, 61%, 42%
HSB
212, 76%, 67%
CMYK
76, 40, 0, 33
LAB
42, -1, -43
LCH
42, 43, 269
OKLCH
0.51, 0.13, 254
XYZ
13, 13, 41
LUV
42, -21, -62
HWB
212, 16%, 33%
Pantone
534 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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