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
42BBD9
RGB
66, 187, 217
HSL
192, 67%, 55%
HSB
192, 70%, 85%
CMYK
70, 14, 0, 15
LAB
70, -27, -25
LCH
70, 37, 223
OKLCH
0.74, 0.11, 218
XYZ
33, 42, 72
LUV
70, -45, -35
HWB
192, 26%, 15%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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