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
66CCFF
RGB
102, 204, 255
HSL
200, 100%, 70%
HSB
200, 60%, 100%
CMYK
60, 20, 0, 0
LAB
77, -20, -35
LCH
77, 40, 240
OKLCH
0.80, 0.12, 233
XYZ
45, 53, 102
LUV
77, -41, -52
HWB
200, 40%, 0%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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