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
2BC2F3
RGB
43, 194, 243
HSL
195, 89%, 56%
HSB
195, 82%, 95%
CMYK
82, 20, 0, 5
LAB
73, -27, -36
LCH
73, 45, 233
OKLCH
0.76, 0.14, 226
XYZ
36, 46, 92
LUV
73, -48, -53
HWB
195, 17%, 5%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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