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
2CD1E8
RGB
44, 209, 232
HSL
187, 80%, 54%
HSB
187, 81%, 91%
CMYK
81, 10, 0, 9
LAB
77, -36, -24
LCH
77, 43, 213
OKLCH
0.79, 0.13, 210
XYZ
38, 52, 84
LUV
77, -54, -32
HWB
187, 17%, 9%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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