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
44BFE4
RGB
68, 191, 228
HSL
194, 75%, 58%
HSB
194, 70%, 89%
CMYK
70, 16, 0, 11
LAB
72, -26, -29
LCH
72, 39, 228
OKLCH
0.75, 0.12, 222
XYZ
35, 44, 80
LUV
72, -45, -42
HWB
194, 27%, 11%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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