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
2FDEF3
RGB
47, 222, 243
HSL
186, 89%, 57%
HSB
186, 81%, 95%
CMYK
81, 9, 0, 5
LAB
81, -38, -23
LCH
81, 45, 211
OKLCH
0.83, 0.13, 208
XYZ
43, 59, 94
LUV
81, -58, -30
HWB
186, 18%, 5%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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