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
2AA8DF
RGB
42, 168, 223
HSL
198, 74%, 52%
HSB
198, 81%, 87%
CMYK
81, 25, 0, 13
LAB
64, -20, -38
LCH
64, 43, 242
OKLCH
0.69, 0.13, 233
XYZ
28, 34, 75
LUV
64, -41, -57
HWB
198, 16%, 13%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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