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
2AA2FF
RGB
42, 162, 255
HSL
206, 100%, 58%
HSB
206, 84%, 100%
CMYK
84, 36, 0, 0
LAB
64, -8, -56
LCH
64, 57, 262
OKLCH
0.69, 0.17, 248
XYZ
32, 34, 99
LUV
64, -37, -88
HWB
206, 16%, 0%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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