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
2DA1D2
RGB
45, 161, 210
HSL
198, 65%, 50%
HSB
198, 79%, 82%
CMYK
79, 23, 0, 18
LAB
62, -20, -35
LCH
62, 40, 240
OKLCH
0.67, 0.12, 232
XYZ
25, 31, 66
LUV
62, -39, -51
HWB
198, 18%, 18%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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