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
42D4E8
RGB
66, 212, 232
HSL
187, 78%, 58%
HSB
187, 72%, 91%
CMYK
72, 9, 0, 9
LAB
78, -35, -22
LCH
78, 41, 212
OKLCH
0.80, 0.12, 208
XYZ
40, 54, 85
LUV
78, -53, -28
HWB
187, 26%, 9%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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