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
02BAE7
RGB
2, 186, 231
HSL
192, 98%, 46%
HSB
192, 99%, 91%
CMYK
99, 19, 0, 9
LAB
70, -28, -34
LCH
70, 44, 230
OKLCH
0.73, 0.14, 223
XYZ
32, 41, 82
LUV
70, -49, -50
HWB
192, 1%, 9%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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