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
2AB2D2
RGB
42, 178, 210
HSL
191, 67%, 49%
HSB
191, 80%, 82%
CMYK
80, 15, 0, 18
LAB
67, -28, -27
LCH
67, 39, 224
OKLCH
0.71, 0.12, 218
XYZ
29, 37, 67
LUV
67, -45, -38
HWB
191, 16%, 18%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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