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
90DADE
RGB
144, 218, 222
HSL
183, 54%, 72%
HSB
183, 35%, 87%
CMYK
35, 2, 0, 13
LAB
82, -23, -10
LCH
82, 25, 203
OKLCH
0.84, 0.07, 200
XYZ
50, 61, 78
LUV
82, -35, -11
HWB
183, 56%, 13%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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