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
2CB2C8
RGB
44, 178, 200
HSL
188, 64%, 48%
HSB
188, 78%, 78%
CMYK
78, 11, 0, 22
LAB
67, -31, -22
LCH
67, 38, 216
OKLCH
0.70, 0.11, 212
XYZ
27, 37, 60
LUV
67, -46, -29
HWB
188, 17%, 22%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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