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
2AC4FA
RGB
42, 196, 250
HSL
196, 95%, 57%
HSB
196, 83%, 98%
CMYK
83, 22, 0, 2
LAB
73, -26, -38
LCH
73, 46, 236
OKLCH
0.77, 0.14, 228
XYZ
38, 47, 97
LUV
73, -49, -57
HWB
196, 16%, 2%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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