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
2BA2F7
RGB
43, 162, 247
HSL
205, 93%, 57%
HSB
205, 83%, 97%
CMYK
83, 34, 0, 3
LAB
63, -10, -52
LCH
63, 53, 259
OKLCH
0.69, 0.16, 246
XYZ
31, 33, 93
LUV
63, -37, -81
HWB
205, 17%, 3%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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