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
44ACBB
RGB
68, 172, 187
HSL
188, 47%, 50%
HSB
188, 64%, 73%
CMYK
64, 8, 0, 27
LAB
65, -28, -17
LCH
65, 32, 212
OKLCH
0.69, 0.10, 208
XYZ
26, 34, 52
LUV
65, -41, -22
HWB
188, 27%, 27%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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