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
2EA3BB
RGB
46, 163, 187
HSL
190, 61%, 46%
HSB
190, 75%, 73%
CMYK
75, 13, 0, 27
LAB
62, -27, -22
LCH
62, 35, 220
OKLCH
0.66, 0.11, 215
XYZ
23, 30, 52
LUV
62, -41, -30
HWB
190, 18%, 27%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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