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
2ACFE0
RGB
42, 207, 224
HSL
186, 75%, 52%
HSB
186, 81%, 88%
CMYK
81, 8, 0, 12
LAB
76, -37, -21
LCH
76, 43, 209
OKLCH
0.78, 0.13, 206
XYZ
37, 50, 78
LUV
76, -54, -26
HWB
186, 16%, 12%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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