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
2A6FCD
RGB
42, 111, 205
HSL
215, 66%, 48%
HSB
215, 80%, 80%
CMYK
80, 46, 0, 20
LAB
46, 5, -56
LCH
46, 56, 275
OKLCH
0.55, 0.16, 257
XYZ
18, 16, 60
LUV
46, -23, -83
HWB
215, 16%, 20%
Pantone
541 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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