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
2CA0D0
RGB
44, 160, 208
HSL
198, 65%, 49%
HSB
198, 79%, 82%
CMYK
79, 23, 0, 18
LAB
61, -20, -34
LCH
61, 40, 240
OKLCH
0.66, 0.12, 231
XYZ
25, 30, 64
LUV
61, -39, -50
HWB
198, 17%, 18%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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