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
2EAFE4
RGB
46, 175, 228
HSL
197, 77%, 54%
HSB
197, 80%, 89%
CMYK
80, 23, 0, 11
LAB
67, -22, -37
LCH
67, 43, 240
OKLCH
0.71, 0.13, 231
XYZ
30, 37, 79
LUV
67, -43, -55
HWB
197, 18%, 11%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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