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
2AA2E6
RGB
42, 162, 230
HSL
202, 79%, 53%
HSB
202, 82%, 90%
CMYK
82, 30, 0, 10
LAB
63, -15, -44
LCH
63, 47, 251
OKLCH
0.68, 0.14, 240
XYZ
28, 32, 80
LUV
63, -38, -67
HWB
202, 16%, 10%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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