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
2BA9DD
RGB
43, 169, 221
HSL
198, 72%, 52%
HSB
198, 81%, 87%
CMYK
81, 24, 0, 13
LAB
64, -21, -37
LCH
64, 42, 240
OKLCH
0.69, 0.13, 231
XYZ
28, 34, 73
LUV
64, -41, -54
HWB
198, 17%, 13%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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