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
2CA6CA
RGB
44, 166, 202
HSL
194, 64%, 48%
HSB
194, 78%, 79%
CMYK
78, 18, 0, 21
LAB
63, -25, -28
LCH
63, 38, 229
OKLCH
0.68, 0.11, 223
XYZ
25, 32, 61
LUV
63, -41, -40
HWB
194, 17%, 21%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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