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
2C8FB3
RGB
44, 143, 179
HSL
196, 61%, 44%
HSB
196, 75%, 70%
CMYK
75, 20, 0, 30
LAB
55, -20, -28
LCH
55, 34, 234
OKLCH
0.61, 0.10, 227
XYZ
19, 23, 46
LUV
55, -35, -39
HWB
196, 17%, 30%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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