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
2A99BC
RGB
42, 153, 188
HSL
194, 63%, 45%
HSB
194, 78%, 74%
CMYK
78, 19, 0, 26
LAB
58, -22, -28
LCH
58, 36, 231
OKLCH
0.64, 0.11, 224
XYZ
21, 27, 52
LUV
58, -38, -39
HWB
194, 16%, 26%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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