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
2CB3D8
RGB
44, 179, 216
HSL
193, 69%, 51%
HSB
193, 80%, 85%
CMYK
80, 17, 0, 15
LAB
67, -27, -29
LCH
67, 40, 228
OKLCH
0.71, 0.12, 221
XYZ
30, 38, 71
LUV
67, -45, -42
HWB
193, 17%, 15%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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