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
2CD6F0
RGB
44, 214, 240
HSL
188, 87%, 56%
HSB
188, 82%, 94%
CMYK
82, 11, 0, 6
LAB
78, -36, -25
LCH
78, 44, 215
OKLCH
0.81, 0.13, 211
XYZ
41, 55, 91
LUV
78, -55, -34
HWB
188, 17%, 6%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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