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
2C99FF
RGB
44, 153, 255
HSL
209, 100%, 59%
HSB
209, 83%, 100%
CMYK
83, 40, 0, 0
LAB
61, -3, -60
LCH
61, 60, 267
OKLCH
0.67, 0.18, 251
XYZ
30, 31, 99
LUV
61, -34, -94
HWB
209, 17%, 0%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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