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
2CA8D3
RGB
44, 168, 211
HSL
195, 65%, 50%
HSB
195, 79%, 83%
CMYK
79, 20, 0, 17
LAB
64, -23, -32
LCH
64, 39, 234
OKLCH
0.68, 0.12, 227
XYZ
27, 33, 67
LUV
64, -42, -46
HWB
195, 17%, 17%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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