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
2CA3E9
RGB
44, 163, 233
HSL
202, 81%, 54%
HSB
202, 81%, 91%
CMYK
81, 30, 0, 9
LAB
63, -15, -45
LCH
63, 47, 252
OKLCH
0.68, 0.14, 241
XYZ
29, 33, 82
LUV
63, -38, -69
HWB
202, 17%, 9%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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