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
90E8EF
RGB
144, 232, 239
HSL
184, 75%, 75%
HSB
184, 40%, 94%
CMYK
40, 3, 0, 6
LAB
87, -26, -12
LCH
87, 29, 205
OKLCH
0.88, 0.09, 202
XYZ
56, 70, 92
LUV
87, -40, -14
HWB
184, 56%, 6%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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