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
90DFF0
RGB
144, 223, 240
HSL
191, 76%, 75%
HSB
191, 40%, 94%
CMYK
40, 7, 0, 6
LAB
84, -22, -16
LCH
84, 28, 217
OKLCH
0.86, 0.08, 213
XYZ
54, 65, 92
LUV
84, -37, -22
HWB
191, 56%, 6%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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