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
2CD0DD
RGB
44, 208, 221
HSL
184, 72%, 52%
HSB
184, 80%, 87%
CMYK
80, 6, 0, 13
LAB
76, -38, -19
LCH
76, 42, 206
OKLCH
0.78, 0.13, 203
XYZ
37, 51, 76
LUV
76, -55, -23
HWB
184, 17%, 13%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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