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
43B2FA
RGB
67, 178, 250
HSL
204, 95%, 62%
HSB
204, 73%, 98%
CMYK
73, 29, 0, 2
LAB
69, -14, -46
LCH
69, 48, 252
OKLCH
0.73, 0.14, 241
XYZ
35, 40, 96
LUV
69, -39, -71
HWB
204, 26%, 2%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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