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
2ACFEB
RGB
42, 207, 235
HSL
189, 83%, 54%
HSB
189, 82%, 92%
CMYK
82, 12, 0, 8
LAB
76, -35, -26
LCH
76, 43, 217
OKLCH
0.79, 0.13, 213
XYZ
38, 51, 86
LUV
76, -54, -36
HWB
189, 16%, 8%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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