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
44C8D2
RGB
68, 200, 210
HSL
184, 61%, 55%
HSB
184, 68%, 82%
CMYK
68, 5, 0, 18
LAB
74, -34, -16
LCH
74, 38, 205
OKLCH
0.77, 0.11, 202
XYZ
35, 47, 68
LUV
74, -49, -19
HWB
184, 27%, 18%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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