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
42E3EC
RGB
66, 227, 236
HSL
183, 82%, 59%
HSB
183, 72%, 93%
CMYK
72, 4, 0, 7
LAB
83, -40, -17
LCH
83, 44, 203
OKLCH
0.84, 0.13, 201
XYZ
45, 62, 89
LUV
83, -58, -20
HWB
183, 26%, 7%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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