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
A2B8DA
RGB
162, 184, 218
HSL
216, 43%, 75%
HSB
216, 26%, 85%
CMYK
26, 16, 0, 15
LAB
74, -2, -20
LCH
74, 20, 264
OKLCH
0.78, 0.05, 259
XYZ
45, 47, 73
LUV
74, -13, -30
HWB
216, 64%, 15%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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