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
2CCEE4
RGB
44, 206, 228
HSL
187, 77%, 53%
HSB
187, 81%, 89%
CMYK
81, 10, 0, 11
LAB
76, -36, -23
LCH
76, 42, 213
OKLCH
0.78, 0.13, 209
XYZ
37, 50, 81
LUV
76, -54, -31
HWB
187, 17%, 11%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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