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
2A6FBB
RGB
42, 111, 187
HSL
211, 63%, 45%
HSB
211, 78%, 73%
CMYK
78, 41, 0, 27
LAB
46, -1, -47
LCH
46, 47, 269
OKLCH
0.54, 0.14, 254
XYZ
16, 15, 49
LUV
46, -24, -69
HWB
211, 16%, 27%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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