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
42C2CB
RGB
66, 194, 203
HSL
184, 57%, 53%
HSB
184, 67%, 80%
CMYK
67, 4, 0, 20
LAB
72, -34, -15
LCH
72, 37, 204
OKLCH
0.75, 0.11, 202
XYZ
32, 44, 63
LUV
72, -48, -18
HWB
184, 26%, 20%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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