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
2C94CD
RGB
44, 148, 205
HSL
201, 65%, 49%
HSB
201, 79%, 80%
CMYK
79, 28, 0, 20
LAB
58, -15, -38
LCH
58, 41, 249
OKLCH
0.63, 0.13, 238
XYZ
23, 26, 62
LUV
58, -35, -57
HWB
201, 17%, 20%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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