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
2BB5D1
RGB
43, 181, 209
HSL
190, 66%, 49%
HSB
190, 79%, 82%
CMYK
79, 13, 0, 18
LAB
68, -30, -25
LCH
68, 39, 220
OKLCH
0.71, 0.12, 215
XYZ
29, 38, 66
LUV
68, -46, -34
HWB
190, 17%, 18%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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