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
42DAE2
RGB
66, 218, 226
HSL
183, 73%, 57%
HSB
183, 71%, 89%
CMYK
71, 4, 0, 11
LAB
80, -39, -16
LCH
80, 42, 203
OKLCH
0.81, 0.12, 200
XYZ
41, 57, 81
LUV
80, -55, -19
HWB
183, 26%, 11%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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