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
2CD9FC
RGB
44, 217, 252
HSL
190, 97%, 58%
HSB
190, 83%, 99%
CMYK
83, 14, 0, 1
LAB
80, -34, -30
LCH
80, 45, 221
OKLCH
0.82, 0.14, 216
XYZ
43, 57, 101
LUV
80, -56, -42
HWB
190, 17%, 1%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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