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
66D4E2
RGB
102, 212, 226
HSL
187, 68%, 64%
HSB
187, 55%, 89%
CMYK
55, 6, 0, 11
LAB
79, -30, -17
LCH
79, 35, 210
OKLCH
0.81, 0.10, 206
XYZ
43, 55, 80
LUV
79, -46, -22
HWB
187, 40%, 11%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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