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
2FE2EE
RGB
47, 226, 238
HSL
184, 85%, 56%
HSB
184, 80%, 93%
CMYK
80, 5, 0, 7
LAB
82, -41, -19
LCH
82, 45, 205
OKLCH
0.83, 0.13, 202
XYZ
44, 61, 90
LUV
82, -59, -23
HWB
184, 18%, 7%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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