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
2A92DB
RGB
42, 146, 219
HSL
205, 71%, 51%
HSB
205, 81%, 86%
CMYK
81, 33, 0, 14
LAB
57, -10, -46
LCH
57, 47, 258
OKLCH
0.64, 0.14, 245
XYZ
24, 26, 71
LUV
57, -34, -70
HWB
205, 16%, 14%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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