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
2CA4D3
RGB
44, 164, 211
HSL
197, 65%, 50%
HSB
197, 79%, 83%
CMYK
79, 22, 0, 17
LAB
63, -21, -34
LCH
63, 40, 238
OKLCH
0.68, 0.12, 230
XYZ
26, 32, 66
LUV
63, -40, -50
HWB
197, 17%, 17%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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