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
2AA5FF
RGB
42, 165, 255
HSL
205, 100%, 58%
HSB
205, 84%, 100%
CMYK
84, 35, 0, 0
LAB
65, -9, -55
LCH
65, 56, 260
OKLCH
0.70, 0.17, 246
XYZ
32, 35, 100
LUV
65, -38, -86
HWB
205, 16%, 0%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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