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
44ACC2
RGB
68, 172, 194
HSL
190, 51%, 51%
HSB
190, 65%, 76%
CMYK
65, 11, 0, 24
LAB
65, -26, -21
LCH
65, 33, 219
OKLCH
0.69, 0.10, 214
XYZ
27, 35, 56
LUV
65, -40, -28
HWB
190, 27%, 24%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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