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
90E6EB
RGB
144, 230, 235
HSL
183, 69%, 74%
HSB
183, 39%, 92%
CMYK
39, 2, 0, 8
LAB
86, -26, -11
LCH
86, 28, 203
OKLCH
0.87, 0.08, 200
XYZ
55, 69, 89
LUV
86, -40, -13
HWB
183, 56%, 8%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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