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
2CB2DC
RGB
44, 178, 220
HSL
194, 72%, 52%
HSB
194, 80%, 86%
CMYK
80, 19, 0, 14
LAB
67, -25, -32
LCH
67, 41, 231
OKLCH
0.71, 0.12, 225
XYZ
30, 38, 73
LUV
67, -44, -46
HWB
194, 17%, 14%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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