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
2AC6DA
RGB
42, 198, 218
HSL
187, 70%, 51%
HSB
187, 81%, 85%
CMYK
81, 9, 0, 15
LAB
73, -35, -22
LCH
73, 41, 212
OKLCH
0.76, 0.12, 208
XYZ
34, 46, 73
LUV
73, -52, -28
HWB
187, 16%, 15%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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