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
42AED0
RGB
66, 174, 208
HSL
194, 60%, 54%
HSB
194, 68%, 82%
CMYK
68, 16, 0, 18
LAB
66, -24, -27
LCH
66, 36, 229
OKLCH
0.70, 0.11, 223
XYZ
29, 36, 65
LUV
66, -41, -38
HWB
194, 26%, 18%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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