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
2D8AEB
RGB
45, 138, 235
HSL
211, 83%, 55%
HSB
211, 81%, 92%
CMYK
81, 41, 0, 8
LAB
56, -1, -58
LCH
56, 58, 269
OKLCH
0.63, 0.17, 253
XYZ
25, 25, 82
LUV
56, -30, -89
HWB
211, 18%, 8%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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