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
2EC8E2
RGB
46, 200, 226
HSL
189, 76%, 53%
HSB
189, 80%, 89%
CMYK
80, 12, 0, 11
LAB
74, -33, -25
LCH
74, 42, 217
OKLCH
0.77, 0.13, 212
XYZ
36, 47, 79
LUV
74, -51, -34
HWB
189, 18%, 11%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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