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
90EEF9
RGB
144, 238, 249
HSL
186, 90%, 77%
HSB
186, 42%, 98%
CMYK
42, 4, 0, 2
LAB
89, -27, -15
LCH
89, 31, 208
OKLCH
0.89, 0.09, 205
XYZ
59, 74, 101
LUV
89, -42, -18
HWB
186, 56%, 2%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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