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
2FC2DA
RGB
47, 194, 218
HSL
188, 70%, 52%
HSB
188, 78%, 85%
CMYK
78, 11, 0, 15
LAB
72, -33, -23
LCH
72, 40, 216
OKLCH
0.75, 0.12, 212
XYZ
33, 44, 73
LUV
72, -50, -31
HWB
188, 18%, 15%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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