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
2BBAC2
RGB
43, 186, 194
HSL
183, 64%, 46%
HSB
183, 78%, 76%
CMYK
78, 4, 0, 24
LAB
69, -35, -15
LCH
69, 39, 203
OKLCH
0.72, 0.11, 201
XYZ
28, 40, 57
LUV
69, -49, -17
HWB
183, 17%, 24%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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