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
92B4DB
RGB
146, 180, 219
HSL
212, 50%, 72%
HSB
212, 33%, 86%
CMYK
33, 18, 0, 14
LAB
72, -5, -24
LCH
72, 24, 258
OKLCH
0.76, 0.07, 252
XYZ
41, 44, 73
LUV
72, -18, -36
HWB
212, 57%, 14%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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