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
2FBBDC
RGB
47, 187, 220
HSL
191, 71%, 52%
HSB
191, 79%, 86%
CMYK
79, 15, 0, 14
LAB
70, -29, -28
LCH
70, 40, 224
OKLCH
0.73, 0.12, 218
XYZ
32, 41, 74
LUV
70, -47, -39
HWB
191, 18%, 14%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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