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
2BA6CB
RGB
43, 166, 203
HSL
194, 65%, 48%
HSB
194, 79%, 80%
CMYK
79, 18, 0, 20
LAB
63, -24, -29
LCH
63, 38, 230
OKLCH
0.68, 0.12, 223
XYZ
25, 32, 61
LUV
63, -41, -41
HWB
194, 17%, 20%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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