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
2FA2D8
RGB
47, 162, 216
HSL
199, 68%, 52%
HSB
199, 78%, 85%
CMYK
78, 25, 0, 15
LAB
62, -19, -37
LCH
62, 42, 243
OKLCH
0.67, 0.13, 234
XYZ
26, 31, 70
LUV
62, -39, -55
HWB
199, 18%, 15%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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