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
2BCCFF
RGB
43, 204, 255
HSL
194, 100%, 58%
HSB
194, 83%, 100%
CMYK
83, 20, 0, 0
LAB
76, -28, -37
LCH
76, 46, 233
OKLCH
0.79, 0.14, 226
XYZ
41, 51, 102
LUV
76, -51, -55
HWB
194, 17%, 0%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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