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
2BCAE0
RGB
43, 202, 224
HSL
187, 74%, 52%
HSB
187, 81%, 88%
CMYK
81, 10, 0, 12
LAB
74, -35, -23
LCH
74, 42, 213
OKLCH
0.77, 0.13, 209
XYZ
36, 48, 78
LUV
74, -53, -30
HWB
187, 17%, 12%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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