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
2AA4E7
RGB
42, 164, 231
HSL
201, 80%, 54%
HSB
201, 82%, 91%
CMYK
82, 29, 0, 9
LAB
63, -16, -44
LCH
63, 47, 250
OKLCH
0.68, 0.14, 239
XYZ
29, 33, 80
LUV
63, -39, -67
HWB
201, 16%, 9%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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