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
90E1E8
RGB
144, 225, 232
HSL
185, 66%, 74%
HSB
185, 38%, 91%
CMYK
38, 3, 0, 9
LAB
85, -24, -12
LCH
85, 27, 206
OKLCH
0.86, 0.08, 203
XYZ
53, 66, 86
LUV
85, -38, -14
HWB
185, 56%, 9%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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