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
2DBBE1
RGB
45, 187, 225
HSL
193, 75%, 53%
HSB
193, 80%, 88%
CMYK
80, 17, 0, 12
LAB
70, -28, -30
LCH
70, 41, 227
OKLCH
0.74, 0.13, 221
XYZ
32, 42, 78
LUV
70, -47, -43
HWB
193, 18%, 12%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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