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
92D6FF
RGB
146, 214, 255
HSL
203, 100%, 79%
HSB
203, 43%, 100%
CMYK
43, 16, 0, 0
LAB
82, -14, -27
LCH
82, 31, 242
OKLCH
0.85, 0.09, 236
XYZ
54, 61, 104
LUV
82, -32, -41
HWB
203, 57%, 0%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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