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
2BBAD8
RGB
43, 186, 216
HSL
190, 69%, 51%
HSB
190, 80%, 85%
CMYK
80, 14, 0, 15
LAB
69, -30, -26
LCH
69, 40, 221
OKLCH
0.73, 0.12, 216
XYZ
31, 41, 71
LUV
69, -48, -36
HWB
190, 17%, 15%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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