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
92AEC2
RGB
146, 174, 194
HSL
205, 28%, 67%
HSB
205, 25%, 76%
CMYK
25, 10, 0, 24
LAB
69, -7, -14
LCH
69, 15, 244
OKLCH
0.74, 0.04, 239
XYZ
37, 40, 57
LUV
69, -15, -20
HWB
205, 57%, 24%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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