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
2C8AE3
RGB
44, 138, 227
HSL
209, 77%, 53%
HSB
209, 81%, 89%
CMYK
81, 39, 0, 11
LAB
56, -3, -54
LCH
56, 54, 266
OKLCH
0.62, 0.16, 251
XYZ
24, 24, 76
LUV
56, -30, -82
HWB
209, 17%, 11%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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