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
2A98AF
RGB
42, 152, 175
HSL
190, 61%, 43%
HSB
190, 76%, 69%
CMYK
76, 13, 0, 31
LAB
58, -25, -21
LCH
58, 33, 220
OKLCH
0.63, 0.10, 215
XYZ
20, 26, 45
LUV
58, -39, -28
HWB
190, 16%, 31%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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