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
92B4E5
RGB
146, 180, 229
HSL
215, 61%, 74%
HSB
215, 36%, 90%
CMYK
36, 21, 0, 10
LAB
72, -3, -29
LCH
72, 29, 264
OKLCH
0.76, 0.08, 257
XYZ
42, 44, 80
LUV
72, -18, -45
HWB
215, 57%, 10%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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