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
2A7CA2
RGB
42, 124, 162
HSL
199, 59%, 40%
HSB
199, 74%, 64%
CMYK
74, 23, 0, 36
LAB
48, -15, -28
LCH
48, 32, 241
OKLCH
0.55, 0.10, 233
XYZ
15, 18, 37
LUV
48, -29, -39
HWB
199, 16%, 36%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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