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
2DA8D7
RGB
45, 168, 215
HSL
197, 68%, 51%
HSB
197, 79%, 84%
CMYK
79, 22, 0, 16
LAB
64, -22, -34
LCH
64, 40, 237
OKLCH
0.69, 0.12, 229
XYZ
27, 33, 69
LUV
64, -41, -50
HWB
197, 18%, 16%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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