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
2AC2CD
RGB
42, 194, 205
HSL
184, 66%, 48%
HSB
184, 80%, 80%
CMYK
80, 5, 0, 20
LAB
71, -36, -17
LCH
71, 40, 205
OKLCH
0.74, 0.12, 203
XYZ
31, 43, 64
LUV
71, -51, -21
HWB
184, 16%, 20%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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