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
2DCEEE
RGB
45, 206, 238
HSL
190, 85%, 55%
HSB
190, 81%, 93%
CMYK
81, 13, 0, 7
LAB
76, -33, -28
LCH
76, 43, 220
OKLCH
0.79, 0.13, 215
XYZ
39, 51, 89
LUV
76, -53, -39
HWB
190, 18%, 7%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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