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
44BEF2
RGB
68, 190, 242
HSL
198, 87%, 61%
HSB
198, 72%, 95%
CMYK
72, 21, 0, 5
LAB
72, -22, -36
LCH
72, 43, 239
OKLCH
0.76, 0.13, 231
XYZ
37, 44, 91
LUV
72, -44, -54
HWB
198, 27%, 5%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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