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
2D8ADE
RGB
45, 138, 222
HSL
208, 73%, 52%
HSB
208, 80%, 87%
CMYK
80, 38, 0, 13
LAB
55, -5, -51
LCH
55, 52, 265
OKLCH
0.62, 0.15, 250
XYZ
23, 24, 72
LUV
55, -30, -78
HWB
208, 18%, 13%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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