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
2ABAE3
RGB
42, 186, 227
HSL
193, 77%, 53%
HSB
193, 81%, 89%
CMYK
81, 18, 0, 11
LAB
70, -27, -32
LCH
70, 42, 229
OKLCH
0.73, 0.13, 223
XYZ
32, 41, 79
LUV
70, -47, -46
HWB
193, 16%, 11%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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