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
449BAE
RGB
68, 155, 174
HSL
191, 44%, 47%
HSB
191, 61%, 68%
CMYK
61, 11, 0, 32
LAB
59, -23, -18
LCH
59, 29, 219
OKLCH
0.64, 0.09, 214
XYZ
22, 28, 44
LUV
59, -35, -24
HWB
191, 27%, 32%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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