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
92DBF2
RGB
146, 219, 242
HSL
194, 79%, 76%
HSB
194, 40%, 95%
CMYK
40, 10, 0, 5
LAB
83, -19, -19
LCH
83, 27, 224
OKLCH
0.85, 0.08, 220
XYZ
53, 63, 93
LUV
83, -34, -26
HWB
194, 57%, 5%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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