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
42E9F3
RGB
66, 233, 243
HSL
183, 88%, 61%
HSB
183, 73%, 95%
CMYK
73, 4, 0, 5
LAB
85, -41, -18
LCH
85, 45, 204
OKLCH
0.86, 0.13, 201
XYZ
48, 66, 95
LUV
85, -59, -21
HWB
183, 26%, 5%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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