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
44ACCB
RGB
68, 172, 203
HSL
194, 56%, 53%
HSB
194, 67%, 80%
CMYK
67, 15, 0, 20
LAB
65, -24, -25
LCH
65, 35, 227
OKLCH
0.70, 0.10, 221
XYZ
28, 35, 62
LUV
65, -40, -35
HWB
194, 27%, 20%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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