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
449DAF
RGB
68, 157, 175
HSL
190, 44%, 48%
HSB
190, 61%, 69%
CMYK
61, 10, 0, 31
LAB
60, -23, -18
LCH
60, 29, 217
OKLCH
0.65, 0.09, 213
XYZ
22, 28, 45
LUV
60, -36, -23
HWB
190, 27%, 31%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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