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
02B6EF
RGB
2, 182, 239
HSL
194, 98%, 47%
HSB
194, 99%, 94%
CMYK
99, 24, 0, 6
LAB
69, -24, -40
LCH
69, 47, 239
OKLCH
0.73, 0.14, 230
XYZ
32, 40, 88
LUV
69, -47, -60
HWB
194, 1%, 6%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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