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
2DC6DD
RGB
45, 198, 221
HSL
188, 72%, 52%
HSB
188, 80%, 87%
CMYK
80, 10, 0, 13
LAB
73, -34, -23
LCH
73, 41, 214
OKLCH
0.76, 0.12, 210
XYZ
34, 46, 75
LUV
73, -51, -31
HWB
188, 18%, 13%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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