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
2CCED8
RGB
44, 206, 216
HSL
183, 69%, 51%
HSB
183, 80%, 85%
CMYK
80, 5, 0, 15
LAB
75, -38, -17
LCH
75, 42, 204
OKLCH
0.78, 0.12, 201
XYZ
35, 50, 73
LUV
75, -54, -20
HWB
183, 17%, 15%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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