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
66C2CA
RGB
102, 194, 202
HSL
185, 49%, 60%
HSB
185, 50%, 79%
CMYK
50, 4, 0, 21
LAB
73, -27, -13
LCH
73, 30, 206
OKLCH
0.76, 0.09, 203
XYZ
35, 46, 63
LUV
73, -40, -15
HWB
185, 40%, 21%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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