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
2A8CEF
RGB
42, 140, 239
HSL
210, 86%, 55%
HSB
210, 82%, 94%
CMYK
82, 41, 0, 6
LAB
57, -1, -59
LCH
57, 59, 269
OKLCH
0.64, 0.17, 253
XYZ
26, 25, 85
LUV
57, -31, -90
HWB
210, 16%, 6%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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