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
2AA6FB
RGB
42, 166, 251
HSL
204, 96%, 57%
HSB
204, 83%, 98%
CMYK
83, 34, 0, 2
LAB
65, -11, -52
LCH
65, 54, 258
OKLCH
0.70, 0.16, 245
XYZ
32, 35, 96
LUV
65, -39, -82
HWB
204, 16%, 2%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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