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
2CA1CD
RGB
44, 161, 205
HSL
196, 65%, 49%
HSB
196, 79%, 80%
CMYK
79, 21, 0, 20
LAB
61, -21, -32
LCH
61, 39, 236
OKLCH
0.67, 0.12, 229
XYZ
25, 30, 62
LUV
61, -39, -47
HWB
196, 17%, 20%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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