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
2BB6C5
RGB
43, 182, 197
HSL
186, 64%, 47%
HSB
186, 78%, 77%
CMYK
78, 8, 0, 23
LAB
68, -33, -19
LCH
68, 38, 209
OKLCH
0.71, 0.11, 206
XYZ
28, 38, 59
LUV
68, -48, -23
HWB
186, 17%, 23%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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