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
92CBCF
RGB
146, 203, 207
HSL
184, 39%, 69%
HSB
184, 29%, 81%
CMYK
29, 2, 0, 19
LAB
78, -18, -8
LCH
78, 20, 204
OKLCH
0.80, 0.06, 202
XYZ
44, 53, 67
LUV
78, -28, -9
HWB
184, 57%, 19%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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