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
2CA2C0
RGB
44, 162, 192
HSL
192, 63%, 46%
HSB
192, 77%, 75%
CMYK
77, 16, 0, 25
LAB
61, -25, -25
LCH
61, 36, 225
OKLCH
0.66, 0.11, 219
XYZ
23, 30, 54
LUV
61, -41, -35
HWB
192, 17%, 25%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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