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
2DC5CE
RGB
45, 197, 206
HSL
183, 64%, 49%
HSB
183, 78%, 81%
CMYK
78, 4, 0, 19
LAB
72, -37, -16
LCH
72, 40, 204
OKLCH
0.75, 0.12, 201
XYZ
32, 45, 65
LUV
72, -52, -19
HWB
183, 18%, 19%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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