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
2ADEF3
RGB
42, 222, 243
HSL
186, 89%, 56%
HSB
186, 83%, 95%
CMYK
83, 9, 0, 5
LAB
81, -39, -23
LCH
81, 45, 211
OKLCH
0.83, 0.14, 207
XYZ
43, 59, 94
LUV
81, -58, -31
HWB
186, 16%, 5%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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