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
2AA2CC
RGB
42, 162, 204
HSL
196, 66%, 48%
HSB
196, 79%, 80%
CMYK
79, 21, 0, 20
LAB
62, -22, -31
LCH
62, 39, 234
OKLCH
0.67, 0.12, 227
XYZ
25, 31, 62
LUV
62, -40, -45
HWB
196, 16%, 20%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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