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
2AA0AE
RGB
42, 160, 174
HSL
186, 61%, 42%
HSB
186, 76%, 68%
CMYK
76, 8, 0, 32
LAB
60, -29, -17
LCH
60, 34, 210
OKLCH
0.65, 0.10, 207
XYZ
21, 29, 44
LUV
60, -42, -21
HWB
186, 16%, 32%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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