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
2DCEFC
RGB
45, 206, 252
HSL
193, 97%, 58%
HSB
193, 82%, 99%
CMYK
82, 18, 0, 1
LAB
77, -30, -35
LCH
77, 46, 230
OKLCH
0.79, 0.14, 223
XYZ
41, 52, 100
LUV
77, -52, -51
HWB
193, 18%, 1%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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