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
2CB4C4
RGB
44, 180, 196
HSL
186, 63%, 47%
HSB
186, 78%, 77%
CMYK
78, 8, 0, 23
LAB
67, -32, -19
LCH
67, 37, 210
OKLCH
0.71, 0.11, 207
XYZ
27, 37, 58
LUV
67, -47, -24
HWB
186, 17%, 23%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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