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
2CAABB
RGB
44, 170, 187
HSL
187, 62%, 45%
HSB
187, 76%, 73%
CMYK
76, 9, 0, 27
LAB
64, -30, -19
LCH
64, 36, 212
OKLCH
0.68, 0.11, 209
XYZ
24, 33, 52
LUV
64, -44, -24
HWB
187, 17%, 27%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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