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
2BDAEA
RGB
43, 218, 234
HSL
185, 82%, 54%
HSB
185, 82%, 92%
CMYK
82, 7, 0, 8
LAB
79, -39, -21
LCH
79, 44, 208
OKLCH
0.81, 0.13, 205
XYZ
41, 57, 87
LUV
79, -57, -26
HWB
185, 17%, 8%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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