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
2DB8EC
RGB
45, 184, 236
HSL
196, 83%, 55%
HSB
196, 81%, 93%
CMYK
81, 22, 0, 7
LAB
69, -24, -37
LCH
69, 44, 237
OKLCH
0.73, 0.13, 229
XYZ
33, 41, 85
LUV
69, -45, -55
HWB
196, 18%, 7%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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