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
2EC1DF
RGB
46, 193, 223
HSL
190, 73%, 53%
HSB
190, 79%, 87%
CMYK
79, 13, 0, 13
LAB
72, -31, -26
LCH
72, 41, 220
OKLCH
0.75, 0.12, 215
XYZ
34, 44, 77
LUV
72, -49, -37
HWB
190, 18%, 13%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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