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
42809F
RGB
66, 128, 159
HSL
200, 41%, 44%
HSB
200, 58%, 62%
CMYK
58, 19, 0, 38
LAB
50, -14, -23
LCH
50, 27, 239
OKLCH
0.57, 0.08, 232
XYZ
16, 19, 36
LUV
50, -26, -32
HWB
200, 26%, 38%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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