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
449BB8
RGB
68, 155, 184
HSL
195, 46%, 49%
HSB
195, 63%, 72%
CMYK
63, 16, 0, 28
LAB
60, -20, -23
LCH
60, 31, 229
OKLCH
0.65, 0.09, 223
XYZ
23, 28, 50
LUV
60, -34, -32
HWB
195, 27%, 28%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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