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
2CD5E8
RGB
44, 213, 232
HSL
186, 80%, 54%
HSB
186, 81%, 91%
CMYK
81, 8, 0, 9
LAB
78, -38, -22
LCH
78, 43, 210
OKLCH
0.80, 0.13, 207
XYZ
39, 54, 85
LUV
78, -56, -28
HWB
186, 17%, 9%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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