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
92BFED
RGB
146, 191, 237
HSL
210, 72%, 75%
HSB
210, 38%, 93%
CMYK
38, 19, 0, 7
LAB
75, -7, -28
LCH
75, 29, 256
OKLCH
0.79, 0.08, 249
XYZ
46, 49, 87
LUV
75, -23, -43
HWB
210, 57%, 7%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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