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
2A92FC
RGB
42, 146, 252
HSL
210, 97%, 58%
HSB
210, 83%, 99%
CMYK
83, 42, 0, 1
LAB
59, 0, -62
LCH
59, 62, 270
OKLCH
0.66, 0.18, 253
XYZ
29, 28, 96
LUV
59, -32, -97
HWB
210, 16%, 1%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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