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
2AB0FE
RGB
42, 176, 254
HSL
202, 99%, 58%
HSB
202, 83%, 100%
CMYK
83, 31, 0, 0
LAB
68, -15, -49
LCH
68, 52, 253
OKLCH
0.72, 0.16, 241
XYZ
34, 39, 99
LUV
68, -42, -77
HWB
202, 16%, 0%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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