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
44608C
RGB
68, 96, 140
HSL
217, 35%, 41%
HSB
217, 51%, 55%
CMYK
51, 31, 0, 45
LAB
40, -1, -28
LCH
40, 28, 269
OKLCH
0.49, 0.08, 259
XYZ
11, 11, 26
LUV
40, -13, -39
HWB
217, 27%, 45%
Pantone
534 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
Similar named colors
Cobalt
#0047AB
Sapphire
#0F52BA
Denim
#1560BD
Steel Blue
#4682B4
Royal Blue
#4169E1
Iris
#5A4FCF
Slate Blue
#6A5ACD
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