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
42697E
RGB
66, 105, 126
HSL
201, 31%, 38%
HSB
201, 48%, 49%
CMYK
48, 17, 0, 51
LAB
42, -10, -16
LCH
42, 19, 239
OKLCH
0.50, 0.06, 233
XYZ
11, 13, 22
LUV
42, -18, -21
HWB
201, 26%, 51%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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