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
56A5EA
RGB
86, 165, 234
HSL
208, 78%, 63%
HSB
208, 63%, 92%
CMYK
63, 29, 0, 8
LAB
65, -9, -43
LCH
65, 44, 258
OKLCH
0.70, 0.13, 247
XYZ
32, 35, 83
LUV
65, -32, -66
HWB
208, 34%, 8%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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