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
92CDD2
RGB
146, 205, 210
HSL
185, 42%, 70%
HSB
185, 30%, 82%
CMYK
30, 2, 0, 18
LAB
79, -19, -9
LCH
79, 21, 205
OKLCH
0.81, 0.06, 203
XYZ
45, 54, 69
LUV
79, -29, -10
HWB
185, 57%, 18%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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