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
92ACC0
RGB
146, 172, 192
HSL
206, 27%, 66%
HSB
206, 24%, 75%
CMYK
24, 10, 0, 25
LAB
69, -6, -13
LCH
69, 15, 246
OKLCH
0.73, 0.04, 241
XYZ
36, 39, 56
LUV
69, -14, -19
HWB
206, 57%, 25%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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