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
2FAAC6
RGB
47, 170, 198
HSL
191, 62%, 48%
HSB
191, 76%, 78%
CMYK
76, 14, 0, 22
LAB
64, -27, -24
LCH
64, 37, 222
OKLCH
0.68, 0.11, 217
XYZ
26, 33, 59
LUV
64, -43, -33
HWB
191, 18%, 22%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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