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
42A2BB
RGB
66, 162, 187
HSL
192, 48%, 50%
HSB
192, 65%, 73%
CMYK
65, 13, 0, 27
LAB
62, -23, -22
LCH
62, 32, 223
OKLCH
0.67, 0.10, 218
XYZ
24, 31, 52
LUV
62, -37, -30
HWB
192, 26%, 27%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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