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
2AA9CF
RGB
42, 169, 207
HSL
194, 66%, 49%
HSB
194, 80%, 81%
CMYK
80, 18, 0, 19
LAB
64, -25, -30
LCH
64, 39, 230
OKLCH
0.69, 0.12, 223
XYZ
26, 33, 64
LUV
64, -42, -42
HWB
194, 16%, 19%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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