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
92D3DA
RGB
146, 211, 218
HSL
186, 49%, 71%
HSB
186, 33%, 85%
CMYK
33, 3, 0, 15
LAB
80, -20, -10
LCH
80, 23, 207
OKLCH
0.83, 0.07, 204
XYZ
48, 58, 75
LUV
80, -31, -12
HWB
186, 57%, 15%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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