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
2AC6FD
RGB
42, 198, 253
HSL
196, 98%, 58%
HSB
196, 83%, 99%
CMYK
83, 22, 0, 1
LAB
74, -26, -39
LCH
74, 47, 236
OKLCH
0.77, 0.14, 228
XYZ
39, 48, 100
LUV
74, -49, -58
HWB
196, 16%, 1%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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