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
2C97C8
RGB
44, 151, 200
HSL
199, 64%, 48%
HSB
199, 78%, 78%
CMYK
78, 25, 0, 22
LAB
58, -18, -34
LCH
58, 39, 242
OKLCH
0.64, 0.12, 233
XYZ
23, 27, 59
LUV
58, -36, -50
HWB
199, 17%, 22%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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