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
2BC2D4
RGB
43, 194, 212
HSL
186, 66%, 50%
HSB
186, 80%, 83%
CMYK
80, 8, 0, 17
LAB
72, -35, -21
LCH
72, 40, 211
OKLCH
0.75, 0.12, 207
XYZ
32, 44, 69
LUV
72, -51, -26
HWB
186, 17%, 17%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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