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
2AC2CA
RGB
42, 194, 202
HSL
183, 66%, 48%
HSB
183, 79%, 79%
CMYK
79, 4, 0, 21
LAB
71, -37, -16
LCH
71, 40, 203
OKLCH
0.74, 0.12, 200
XYZ
31, 43, 63
LUV
71, -52, -18
HWB
183, 16%, 21%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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