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
42E5F4
RGB
66, 229, 244
HSL
185, 89%, 61%
HSB
185, 73%, 96%
CMYK
73, 6, 0, 4
LAB
83, -39, -20
LCH
83, 44, 207
OKLCH
0.85, 0.13, 204
XYZ
47, 64, 95
LUV
83, -58, -25
HWB
185, 26%, 4%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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