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
42E8FB
RGB
66, 232, 251
HSL
186, 96%, 62%
HSB
186, 74%, 98%
CMYK
74, 8, 0, 2
LAB
84, -39, -22
LCH
84, 45, 210
OKLCH
0.86, 0.13, 206
XYZ
49, 66, 101
LUV
84, -58, -29
HWB
186, 26%, 2%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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