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
2CCDDD
RGB
44, 205, 221
HSL
185, 72%, 52%
HSB
185, 80%, 87%
CMYK
80, 7, 0, 13
LAB
75, -37, -20
LCH
75, 42, 209
OKLCH
0.78, 0.13, 205
XYZ
36, 49, 76
LUV
75, -54, -25
HWB
185, 17%, 13%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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