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
2BADB7
RGB
43, 173, 183
HSL
184, 62%, 44%
HSB
184, 77%, 72%
CMYK
77, 5, 0, 28
LAB
64, -33, -16
LCH
64, 36, 206
OKLCH
0.69, 0.11, 203
XYZ
24, 34, 50
LUV
64, -45, -18
HWB
184, 17%, 28%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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