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
92B0CB
RGB
146, 176, 203
HSL
208, 35%, 68%
HSB
208, 28%, 80%
CMYK
28, 13, 0, 20
LAB
70, -6, -17
LCH
70, 18, 251
OKLCH
0.74, 0.05, 246
XYZ
38, 41, 62
LUV
70, -16, -26
HWB
208, 57%, 20%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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