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
2ABFF7
RGB
42, 191, 247
HSL
196, 93%, 57%
HSB
196, 83%, 97%
CMYK
83, 23, 0, 3
LAB
72, -24, -39
LCH
72, 46, 238
OKLCH
0.76, 0.14, 230
XYZ
36, 44, 95
LUV
72, -47, -59
HWB
196, 16%, 3%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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