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
2EBECE
RGB
46, 190, 206
HSL
186, 63%, 49%
HSB
186, 78%, 81%
CMYK
78, 8, 0, 19
LAB
70, -34, -19
LCH
70, 39, 210
OKLCH
0.74, 0.12, 206
XYZ
31, 42, 65
LUV
70, -49, -24
HWB
186, 18%, 19%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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