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
2AA2B5
RGB
42, 162, 181
HSL
188, 62%, 44%
HSB
188, 77%, 71%
CMYK
77, 10, 0, 29
LAB
61, -28, -20
LCH
61, 35, 215
OKLCH
0.66, 0.10, 211
XYZ
22, 30, 48
LUV
61, -42, -25
HWB
188, 16%, 29%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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