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
2A95CD
RGB
42, 149, 205
HSL
201, 66%, 48%
HSB
201, 80%, 80%
CMYK
80, 27, 0, 20
LAB
58, -16, -38
LCH
58, 41, 247
OKLCH
0.64, 0.13, 237
XYZ
23, 26, 62
LUV
58, -36, -56
HWB
201, 16%, 20%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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