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
42969C
RGB
66, 150, 156
HSL
184, 41%, 44%
HSB
184, 58%, 61%
CMYK
58, 4, 0, 39
LAB
57, -25, -11
LCH
57, 27, 204
OKLCH
0.62, 0.08, 202
XYZ
19, 25, 35
LUV
57, -34, -13
HWB
184, 26%, 39%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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