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
2A68C5
RGB
42, 104, 197
HSL
216, 65%, 47%
HSB
216, 79%, 77%
CMYK
79, 47, 0, 23
LAB
44, 6, -55
LCH
44, 56, 277
OKLCH
0.53, 0.16, 259
XYZ
16, 14, 55
LUV
44, -21, -81
HWB
216, 16%, 23%
Pantone
541 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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