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
42C0DA
RGB
66, 192, 218
HSL
190, 67%, 56%
HSB
190, 70%, 85%
CMYK
70, 12, 0, 15
LAB
72, -29, -24
LCH
72, 38, 219
OKLCH
0.75, 0.11, 214
XYZ
34, 44, 73
LUV
72, -46, -32
HWB
190, 26%, 15%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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