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
90E2FF
RGB
144, 226, 255
HSL
196, 100%, 78%
HSB
196, 44%, 100%
CMYK
44, 11, 0, 0
LAB
85, -20, -22
LCH
85, 30, 228
OKLCH
0.87, 0.09, 223
XYZ
57, 68, 105
LUV
85, -38, -32
HWB
196, 56%, 0%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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