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
44AEB7
RGB
68, 174, 183
HSL
185, 46%, 49%
HSB
185, 63%, 72%
CMYK
63, 5, 0, 28
LAB
65, -29, -14
LCH
65, 33, 206
OKLCH
0.69, 0.10, 203
XYZ
26, 35, 50
LUV
65, -42, -17
HWB
185, 27%, 28%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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