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
2ABECA
RGB
42, 190, 202
HSL
185, 66%, 48%
HSB
185, 79%, 79%
CMYK
79, 6, 0, 21
LAB
70, -35, -17
LCH
70, 39, 206
OKLCH
0.73, 0.12, 203
XYZ
30, 42, 62
LUV
70, -50, -21
HWB
185, 16%, 21%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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