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
2D8BB4
RGB
45, 139, 180
HSL
198, 60%, 44%
HSB
198, 75%, 71%
CMYK
75, 23, 0, 29
LAB
54, -17, -30
LCH
54, 35, 240
OKLCH
0.60, 0.11, 231
XYZ
19, 22, 47
LUV
54, -33, -43
HWB
198, 18%, 29%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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