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
92ABC6
RGB
146, 171, 198
HSL
211, 31%, 67%
HSB
211, 26%, 78%
CMYK
26, 14, 0, 22
LAB
69, -4, -17
LCH
69, 17, 256
OKLCH
0.73, 0.05, 250
XYZ
37, 39, 59
LUV
69, -14, -25
HWB
211, 57%, 22%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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