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
2FC6D3
RGB
47, 198, 211
HSL
185, 65%, 51%
HSB
185, 78%, 83%
CMYK
78, 6, 0, 17
LAB
73, -36, -18
LCH
73, 40, 207
OKLCH
0.76, 0.12, 204
XYZ
33, 46, 69
LUV
73, -52, -22
HWB
185, 18%, 17%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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