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
2FBBCF
RGB
47, 187, 207
HSL
188, 63%, 50%
HSB
188, 77%, 81%
CMYK
77, 10, 0, 19
LAB
69, -32, -21
LCH
69, 39, 213
OKLCH
0.73, 0.12, 209
XYZ
30, 41, 65
LUV
69, -48, -28
HWB
188, 18%, 19%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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