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
2DD0EE
RGB
45, 208, 238
HSL
189, 85%, 55%
HSB
189, 81%, 93%
CMYK
81, 13, 0, 7
LAB
77, -34, -27
LCH
77, 43, 219
OKLCH
0.79, 0.13, 214
XYZ
39, 52, 89
LUV
77, -53, -37
HWB
189, 18%, 7%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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