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
44DEF8
RGB
68, 222, 248
HSL
189, 93%, 62%
HSB
189, 73%, 97%
CMYK
73, 10, 0, 3
LAB
81, -35, -25
LCH
81, 43, 216
OKLCH
0.83, 0.13, 211
XYZ
45, 60, 98
LUV
81, -55, -34
HWB
189, 27%, 3%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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