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
2A718E
RGB
42, 113, 142
HSL
197, 54%, 36%
HSB
197, 70%, 56%
CMYK
70, 20, 0, 44
LAB
44, -15, -23
LCH
44, 27, 236
OKLCH
0.52, 0.08, 229
XYZ
12, 14, 28
LUV
44, -26, -30
HWB
197, 16%, 44%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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