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
2A99CE
RGB
42, 153, 206
HSL
199, 66%, 49%
HSB
199, 80%, 81%
CMYK
80, 26, 0, 19
LAB
59, -18, -37
LCH
59, 41, 244
OKLCH
0.65, 0.12, 235
XYZ
23, 28, 62
LUV
59, -37, -54
HWB
199, 16%, 19%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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