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
2CA5C8
RGB
44, 165, 200
HSL
193, 64%, 48%
HSB
193, 78%, 78%
CMYK
78, 17, 0, 22
LAB
63, -25, -28
LCH
63, 37, 229
OKLCH
0.67, 0.11, 222
XYZ
25, 32, 59
LUV
63, -41, -39
HWB
193, 17%, 22%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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