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
2CB2C5
RGB
44, 178, 197
HSL
187, 63%, 47%
HSB
187, 78%, 77%
CMYK
78, 10, 0, 23
LAB
66, -31, -20
LCH
66, 37, 213
OKLCH
0.70, 0.11, 209
XYZ
27, 36, 58
LUV
66, -46, -26
HWB
187, 17%, 23%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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