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
44CFE3
RGB
68, 207, 227
HSL
188, 74%, 58%
HSB
188, 70%, 89%
CMYK
70, 9, 0, 11
LAB
76, -34, -21
LCH
76, 40, 213
OKLCH
0.79, 0.12, 209
XYZ
39, 51, 81
LUV
76, -51, -28
HWB
188, 27%, 11%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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