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
2EDCF1
RGB
46, 220, 241
HSL
186, 87%, 56%
HSB
186, 81%, 95%
CMYK
81, 9, 0, 5
LAB
80, -38, -23
LCH
80, 45, 211
OKLCH
0.82, 0.13, 208
XYZ
43, 58, 92
LUV
80, -57, -30
HWB
186, 18%, 5%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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