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
2ADCF4
RGB
42, 220, 244
HSL
187, 90%, 56%
HSB
187, 83%, 96%
CMYK
83, 10, 0, 4
LAB
80, -38, -25
LCH
80, 45, 213
OKLCH
0.82, 0.14, 209
XYZ
43, 58, 95
LUV
80, -57, -33
HWB
187, 16%, 4%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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