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
92CCFD
RGB
146, 204, 253
HSL
207, 96%, 78%
HSB
207, 42%, 99%
CMYK
42, 19, 0, 1
LAB
79, -10, -30
LCH
79, 32, 252
OKLCH
0.82, 0.09, 245
XYZ
51, 56, 101
LUV
79, -28, -47
HWB
207, 57%, 1%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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