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
92CEF2
RGB
146, 206, 242
HSL
203, 79%, 76%
HSB
203, 40%, 95%
CMYK
40, 15, 0, 5
LAB
80, -13, -24
LCH
80, 28, 242
OKLCH
0.82, 0.08, 235
XYZ
50, 57, 92
LUV
80, -29, -36
HWB
203, 57%, 5%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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