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
92A8BE
RGB
146, 168, 190
HSL
210, 25%, 66%
HSB
210, 23%, 75%
CMYK
23, 12, 0, 25
LAB
68, -4, -14
LCH
68, 15, 253
OKLCH
0.72, 0.04, 248
XYZ
35, 38, 54
LUV
68, -12, -21
HWB
210, 57%, 25%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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