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
2AADD6
RGB
42, 173, 214
HSL
194, 68%, 50%
HSB
194, 80%, 84%
CMYK
80, 19, 0, 16
LAB
65, -25, -31
LCH
65, 40, 232
OKLCH
0.70, 0.12, 225
XYZ
28, 35, 69
LUV
65, -43, -45
HWB
194, 16%, 16%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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