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
5697C8
RGB
86, 151, 200
HSL
206, 51%, 56%
HSB
206, 57%, 78%
CMYK
57, 25, 0, 22
LAB
60, -11, -32
LCH
60, 34, 252
OKLCH
0.65, 0.10, 243
XYZ
25, 28, 59
LUV
60, -28, -48
HWB
206, 34%, 22%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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