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
90DCE2
RGB
144, 220, 226
HSL
184, 59%, 73%
HSB
184, 36%, 89%
CMYK
36, 3, 0, 11
LAB
83, -23, -11
LCH
83, 26, 205
OKLCH
0.85, 0.08, 202
XYZ
51, 63, 81
LUV
83, -36, -13
HWB
184, 56%, 11%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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