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
56A2FF
RGB
86, 162, 255
HSL
213, 100%, 67%
HSB
213, 66%, 100%
CMYK
66, 36, 0, 0
LAB
65, -2, -54
LCH
65, 54, 268
OKLCH
0.71, 0.16, 255
XYZ
35, 35, 100
LUV
65, -30, -86
HWB
213, 34%, 0%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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