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
2AE6EF
RGB
42, 230, 239
HSL
183, 86%, 55%
HSB
183, 82%, 94%
CMYK
82, 4, 0, 6
LAB
83, -43, -18
LCH
83, 47, 202
OKLCH
0.84, 0.14, 200
XYZ
45, 63, 92
LUV
83, -61, -21
HWB
183, 16%, 6%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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