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
2CB6DF
RGB
44, 182, 223
HSL
194, 74%, 52%
HSB
194, 80%, 87%
CMYK
80, 18, 0, 13
LAB
68, -26, -31
LCH
68, 41, 230
OKLCH
0.72, 0.13, 223
XYZ
31, 39, 76
LUV
68, -46, -45
HWB
194, 17%, 13%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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