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
2BC4F8
RGB
43, 196, 248
HSL
195, 94%, 57%
HSB
195, 83%, 97%
CMYK
83, 21, 0, 3
LAB
73, -26, -37
LCH
73, 46, 235
OKLCH
0.77, 0.14, 227
XYZ
38, 47, 96
LUV
73, -49, -56
HWB
195, 17%, 3%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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