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
2DB6FD
RGB
45, 182, 253
HSL
200, 98%, 58%
HSB
200, 82%, 99%
CMYK
82, 28, 0, 1
LAB
70, -18, -46
LCH
70, 49, 249
OKLCH
0.74, 0.15, 238
XYZ
36, 41, 99
LUV
70, -43, -71
HWB
200, 18%, 1%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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