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
2A8491
RGB
42, 132, 145
HSL
188, 55%, 37%
HSB
188, 71%, 57%
CMYK
71, 9, 0, 43
LAB
50, -24, -15
LCH
50, 28, 212
OKLCH
0.57, 0.08, 209
XYZ
14, 19, 30
LUV
50, -33, -18
HWB
188, 16%, 43%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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