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
2BACD0
RGB
43, 172, 208
HSL
193, 66%, 49%
HSB
193, 79%, 82%
CMYK
79, 17, 0, 18
LAB
65, -26, -29
LCH
65, 39, 228
OKLCH
0.69, 0.12, 222
XYZ
27, 35, 65
LUV
65, -43, -41
HWB
193, 17%, 18%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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