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
2AA2B0
RGB
42, 162, 176
HSL
186, 61%, 43%
HSB
186, 76%, 69%
CMYK
76, 8, 0, 31
LAB
61, -30, -17
LCH
61, 34, 210
OKLCH
0.65, 0.10, 207
XYZ
22, 29, 46
LUV
61, -42, -21
HWB
186, 16%, 31%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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