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
2A98CC
RGB
42, 152, 204
HSL
199, 66%, 48%
HSB
199, 79%, 80%
CMYK
79, 25, 0, 20
LAB
59, -18, -36
LCH
59, 40, 244
OKLCH
0.64, 0.12, 235
XYZ
23, 27, 61
LUV
59, -37, -53
HWB
199, 16%, 20%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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