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
2DC2FF
RGB
45, 194, 255
HSL
197, 100%, 59%
HSB
197, 82%, 100%
CMYK
82, 24, 0, 0
LAB
73, -23, -42
LCH
73, 48, 241
OKLCH
0.77, 0.15, 232
XYZ
38, 46, 102
LUV
73, -47, -63
HWB
197, 18%, 0%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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