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
90E6F6
RGB
144, 230, 246
HSL
189, 85%, 76%
HSB
189, 41%, 96%
CMYK
41, 7, 0, 4
LAB
86, -24, -16
LCH
86, 29, 214
OKLCH
0.88, 0.09, 211
XYZ
56, 69, 98
LUV
86, -39, -22
HWB
189, 56%, 4%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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