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
2BB0D3
RGB
43, 176, 211
HSL
192, 66%, 50%
HSB
192, 80%, 83%
CMYK
80, 17, 0, 17
LAB
66, -27, -28
LCH
66, 39, 226
OKLCH
0.70, 0.12, 221
XYZ
28, 36, 67
LUV
66, -44, -40
HWB
192, 17%, 17%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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