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
2CB2D4
RGB
44, 178, 212
HSL
192, 66%, 50%
HSB
192, 79%, 83%
CMYK
79, 16, 0, 17
LAB
67, -27, -28
LCH
67, 39, 225
OKLCH
0.71, 0.12, 220
XYZ
29, 37, 68
LUV
67, -45, -39
HWB
192, 17%, 17%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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