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
2CB2CF
RGB
44, 178, 207
HSL
191, 65%, 49%
HSB
191, 79%, 81%
CMYK
79, 14, 0, 19
LAB
67, -29, -25
LCH
67, 38, 221
OKLCH
0.71, 0.12, 216
XYZ
28, 37, 65
LUV
67, -45, -35
HWB
191, 17%, 19%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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