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
92BBDE
RGB
146, 187, 222
HSL
208, 54%, 72%
HSB
208, 34%, 87%
CMYK
34, 16, 0, 13
LAB
74, -8, -22
LCH
74, 24, 251
OKLCH
0.77, 0.07, 245
XYZ
43, 47, 76
LUV
74, -21, -34
HWB
208, 57%, 13%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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