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
2AC2DF
RGB
42, 194, 223
HSL
190, 74%, 52%
HSB
190, 81%, 87%
CMYK
81, 13, 0, 13
LAB
72, -32, -26
LCH
72, 41, 219
OKLCH
0.75, 0.12, 215
XYZ
34, 44, 77
LUV
72, -50, -36
HWB
190, 16%, 13%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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