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
42ADFC
RGB
66, 173, 252
HSL
205, 97%, 62%
HSB
205, 74%, 99%
CMYK
74, 31, 0, 1
LAB
67, -12, -49
LCH
67, 50, 257
OKLCH
0.72, 0.15, 245
XYZ
35, 38, 98
LUV
67, -38, -76
HWB
205, 26%, 1%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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