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
2CBCFD
RGB
44, 188, 253
HSL
199, 98%, 58%
HSB
199, 83%, 99%
CMYK
83, 26, 0, 1
LAB
71, -21, -43
LCH
71, 48, 244
OKLCH
0.75, 0.15, 234
XYZ
37, 44, 99
LUV
71, -46, -66
HWB
199, 17%, 1%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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