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
2AA5F2
RGB
42, 165, 242
HSL
203, 88%, 56%
HSB
203, 83%, 95%
CMYK
83, 32, 0, 5
LAB
64, -13, -49
LCH
64, 50, 255
OKLCH
0.69, 0.15, 242
XYZ
30, 34, 89
LUV
64, -39, -75
HWB
203, 16%, 5%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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