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
2A6AAA
RGB
42, 106, 170
HSL
210, 60%, 42%
HSB
210, 75%, 67%
CMYK
75, 38, 0, 33
LAB
43, -3, -41
LCH
43, 41, 265
OKLCH
0.52, 0.12, 251
XYZ
13, 14, 40
LUV
43, -22, -59
HWB
210, 16%, 33%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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