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
44BBF4
RGB
68, 187, 244
HSL
199, 89%, 61%
HSB
199, 72%, 96%
CMYK
72, 23, 0, 4
LAB
71, -20, -39
LCH
71, 44, 242
OKLCH
0.75, 0.13, 234
XYZ
36, 43, 92
LUV
71, -43, -58
HWB
199, 27%, 4%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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