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
2AB1CF
RGB
42, 177, 207
HSL
191, 66%, 49%
HSB
191, 80%, 81%
CMYK
80, 14, 0, 19
LAB
66, -29, -26
LCH
66, 39, 222
OKLCH
0.70, 0.12, 217
XYZ
28, 36, 65
LUV
66, -45, -36
HWB
191, 16%, 19%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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