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
02CCE4
RGB
2, 204, 228
HSL
186, 98%, 45%
HSB
186, 99%, 89%
CMYK
99, 11, 0, 11
LAB
75, -37, -25
LCH
75, 44, 214
OKLCH
0.77, 0.13, 210
XYZ
36, 49, 81
LUV
75, -55, -33
HWB
186, 1%, 11%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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