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
44D3EF
RGB
68, 211, 239
HSL
190, 84%, 60%
HSB
190, 72%, 94%
CMYK
72, 12, 0, 6
LAB
78, -32, -25
LCH
78, 41, 218
OKLCH
0.80, 0.12, 214
XYZ
41, 54, 90
LUV
78, -51, -35
HWB
190, 27%, 6%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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