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
42B2FC
RGB
66, 178, 252
HSL
204, 97%, 62%
HSB
204, 74%, 99%
CMYK
74, 29, 0, 1
LAB
69, -14, -47
LCH
69, 49, 253
OKLCH
0.73, 0.15, 242
XYZ
36, 40, 98
LUV
69, -39, -72
HWB
204, 26%, 1%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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