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
56A5FD
RGB
86, 165, 253
HSL
212, 98%, 66%
HSB
212, 66%, 99%
CMYK
66, 35, 0, 1
LAB
66, -4, -52
LCH
66, 52, 266
OKLCH
0.71, 0.15, 253
XYZ
35, 36, 98
LUV
66, -31, -82
HWB
212, 34%, 1%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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