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
2BC2D8
RGB
43, 194, 216
HSL
188, 69%, 51%
HSB
188, 80%, 85%
CMYK
80, 10, 0, 15
LAB
72, -34, -23
LCH
72, 40, 214
OKLCH
0.75, 0.12, 210
XYZ
33, 44, 72
LUV
72, -50, -30
HWB
188, 17%, 15%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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