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
56A2FD
RGB
86, 162, 253
HSL
213, 98%, 66%
HSB
213, 66%, 99%
CMYK
66, 36, 0, 1
LAB
65, -2, -53
LCH
65, 53, 267
OKLCH
0.70, 0.15, 254
XYZ
34, 35, 98
LUV
65, -30, -84
HWB
213, 34%, 1%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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