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
42AEF2
RGB
66, 174, 242
HSL
203, 87%, 60%
HSB
203, 73%, 95%
CMYK
73, 28, 0, 5
LAB
67, -15, -44
LCH
67, 46, 251
OKLCH
0.72, 0.14, 241
XYZ
33, 38, 90
LUV
67, -39, -67
HWB
203, 26%, 5%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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