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
2D9ABB
RGB
45, 154, 187
HSL
194, 61%, 45%
HSB
194, 76%, 73%
CMYK
76, 18, 0, 27
LAB
59, -23, -26
LCH
59, 35, 229
OKLCH
0.64, 0.11, 223
XYZ
22, 27, 51
LUV
59, -38, -37
HWB
194, 18%, 27%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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