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
92BED0
RGB
146, 190, 208
HSL
197, 40%, 69%
HSB
197, 30%, 82%
CMYK
30, 9, 0, 18
LAB
74, -12, -14
LCH
74, 18, 230
OKLCH
0.78, 0.05, 225
XYZ
42, 47, 67
LUV
74, -22, -20
HWB
197, 57%, 18%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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