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
2CA9B7
RGB
44, 169, 183
HSL
186, 61%, 45%
HSB
186, 76%, 72%
CMYK
76, 8, 0, 28
LAB
63, -31, -17
LCH
63, 35, 210
OKLCH
0.68, 0.11, 206
XYZ
24, 32, 50
LUV
63, -44, -22
HWB
186, 17%, 28%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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