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
44B2BF
RGB
68, 178, 191
HSL
186, 49%, 51%
HSB
186, 64%, 75%
CMYK
64, 7, 0, 25
LAB
67, -29, -16
LCH
67, 34, 209
OKLCH
0.71, 0.10, 206
XYZ
28, 37, 55
LUV
67, -43, -20
HWB
186, 27%, 25%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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