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
2A82EA
RGB
42, 130, 234
HSL
213, 82%, 54%
HSB
213, 82%, 92%
CMYK
82, 44, 0, 8
LAB
53, 3, -61
LCH
53, 61, 273
OKLCH
0.61, 0.18, 255
XYZ
24, 22, 81
LUV
53, -28, -93
HWB
213, 16%, 8%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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