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
2A698C
RGB
42, 105, 140
HSL
201, 54%, 36%
HSB
201, 70%, 55%
CMYK
70, 25, 0, 45
LAB
42, -12, -26
LCH
42, 28, 245
OKLCH
0.50, 0.08, 236
XYZ
11, 12, 27
LUV
42, -23, -35
HWB
201, 16%, 45%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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