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
2FBAD3
RGB
47, 186, 211
HSL
189, 65%, 51%
HSB
189, 78%, 83%
CMYK
78, 12, 0, 17
LAB
69, -31, -24
LCH
69, 39, 217
OKLCH
0.73, 0.12, 213
XYZ
30, 40, 68
LUV
69, -48, -32
HWB
189, 18%, 17%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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