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
2A6E8B
RGB
42, 110, 139
HSL
198, 54%, 35%
HSB
198, 70%, 55%
CMYK
70, 21, 0, 45
LAB
43, -15, -23
LCH
43, 27, 237
OKLCH
0.51, 0.08, 230
XYZ
11, 14, 26
LUV
43, -25, -30
HWB
198, 16%, 45%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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