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
2BCEF6
RGB
43, 206, 246
HSL
192, 92%, 57%
HSB
192, 83%, 96%
CMYK
83, 16, 0, 4
LAB
76, -31, -32
LCH
76, 45, 226
OKLCH
0.79, 0.14, 220
XYZ
40, 51, 95
LUV
76, -52, -46
HWB
192, 17%, 4%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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