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
2FA4EF
RGB
47, 164, 239
HSL
203, 86%, 56%
HSB
203, 80%, 94%
CMYK
80, 31, 0, 6
LAB
64, -13, -48
LCH
64, 49, 255
OKLCH
0.69, 0.15, 243
XYZ
30, 33, 87
LUV
64, -38, -73
HWB
203, 18%, 6%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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