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
2FCCEE
RGB
47, 204, 238
HSL
191, 85%, 56%
HSB
191, 80%, 93%
CMYK
80, 14, 0, 7
LAB
76, -32, -29
LCH
76, 43, 222
OKLCH
0.78, 0.13, 217
XYZ
38, 50, 89
LUV
76, -52, -41
HWB
191, 18%, 7%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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