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
90EFF8
RGB
144, 239, 248
HSL
185, 88%, 77%
HSB
185, 42%, 97%
CMYK
42, 4, 0, 3
LAB
89, -28, -14
LCH
89, 31, 206
OKLCH
0.90, 0.09, 203
XYZ
59, 74, 100
LUV
89, -43, -17
HWB
185, 56%, 3%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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