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
92DBFA
RGB
146, 219, 250
HSL
198, 91%, 78%
HSB
198, 42%, 98%
CMYK
42, 12, 0, 2
LAB
83, -18, -23
LCH
83, 29, 232
OKLCH
0.85, 0.08, 227
XYZ
54, 64, 100
LUV
83, -34, -33
HWB
198, 57%, 2%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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