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
2CAEF5
RGB
44, 174, 245
HSL
201, 91%, 57%
HSB
201, 82%, 96%
CMYK
82, 29, 0, 4
LAB
67, -17, -46
LCH
67, 49, 250
OKLCH
0.72, 0.15, 239
XYZ
33, 37, 92
LUV
67, -41, -71
HWB
201, 17%, 4%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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