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
2BB0E1
RGB
43, 176, 225
HSL
196, 75%, 53%
HSB
196, 81%, 88%
CMYK
81, 22, 0, 12
LAB
67, -23, -35
LCH
67, 42, 237
OKLCH
0.71, 0.13, 229
XYZ
30, 37, 77
LUV
67, -43, -52
HWB
196, 17%, 12%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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