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
2CB3BD
RGB
44, 179, 189
HSL
184, 62%, 46%
HSB
184, 77%, 74%
CMYK
77, 5, 0, 26
LAB
66, -34, -16
LCH
66, 37, 205
OKLCH
0.70, 0.11, 203
XYZ
26, 36, 54
LUV
66, -47, -19
HWB
184, 17%, 26%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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