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
2A96BE
RGB
42, 150, 190
HSL
196, 64%, 45%
HSB
196, 78%, 75%
CMYK
78, 21, 0, 25
LAB
58, -20, -30
LCH
58, 36, 236
OKLCH
0.63, 0.11, 228
XYZ
21, 26, 53
LUV
58, -37, -43
HWB
196, 16%, 25%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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