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
2AA5F7
RGB
42, 165, 247
HSL
204, 93%, 57%
HSB
204, 83%, 97%
CMYK
83, 33, 0, 3
LAB
64, -12, -51
LCH
64, 52, 257
OKLCH
0.70, 0.16, 244
XYZ
31, 34, 93
LUV
64, -38, -79
HWB
204, 16%, 3%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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