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
2CD6E7
RGB
44, 214, 231
HSL
185, 80%, 54%
HSB
185, 81%, 91%
CMYK
81, 7, 0, 9
LAB
78, -38, -21
LCH
78, 44, 209
OKLCH
0.80, 0.13, 206
XYZ
40, 54, 84
LUV
78, -56, -27
HWB
185, 17%, 9%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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