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
2AB0BC
RGB
42, 176, 188
HSL
185, 63%, 45%
HSB
185, 78%, 74%
CMYK
78, 6, 0, 26
LAB
66, -33, -17
LCH
66, 37, 207
OKLCH
0.69, 0.11, 204
XYZ
26, 35, 53
LUV
66, -46, -20
HWB
185, 16%, 26%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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