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
42C8DB
RGB
66, 200, 219
HSL
187, 68%, 56%
HSB
187, 70%, 86%
CMYK
70, 9, 0, 14
LAB
74, -33, -21
LCH
74, 39, 212
OKLCH
0.77, 0.12, 209
XYZ
36, 48, 74
LUV
74, -49, -27
HWB
187, 26%, 14%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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