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
56808D
RGB
86, 128, 141
HSL
194, 24%, 45%
HSB
194, 39%, 55%
CMYK
39, 9, 0, 45
LAB
51, -12, -12
LCH
51, 17, 224
OKLCH
0.57, 0.05, 219
XYZ
16, 19, 28
LUV
51, -20, -15
HWB
194, 34%, 45%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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