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
42BBF6
RGB
66, 187, 246
HSL
200, 91%, 61%
HSB
200, 73%, 96%
CMYK
73, 24, 0, 4
LAB
71, -20, -40
LCH
71, 44, 243
OKLCH
0.75, 0.13, 234
XYZ
37, 43, 94
LUV
71, -43, -60
HWB
200, 26%, 4%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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