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
92BBF8
RGB
146, 187, 248
HSL
216, 88%, 77%
HSB
216, 41%, 97%
CMYK
41, 25, 0, 3
LAB
75, -3, -35
LCH
75, 35, 266
OKLCH
0.79, 0.10, 258
XYZ
47, 48, 96
LUV
75, -21, -55
HWB
216, 57%, 3%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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