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
2AA0BD
RGB
42, 160, 189
HSL
192, 64%, 45%
HSB
192, 78%, 74%
CMYK
78, 15, 0, 26
LAB
61, -25, -25
LCH
61, 36, 224
OKLCH
0.66, 0.11, 219
XYZ
23, 29, 53
LUV
61, -40, -34
HWB
192, 16%, 26%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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