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
2AC5EF
RGB
42, 197, 239
HSL
193, 86%, 55%
HSB
193, 82%, 94%
CMYK
82, 18, 0, 6
LAB
73, -29, -33
LCH
73, 44, 228
OKLCH
0.77, 0.13, 222
XYZ
36, 47, 89
LUV
73, -50, -47
HWB
193, 16%, 6%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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