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
56A8BE
RGB
86, 168, 190
HSL
193, 44%, 54%
HSB
193, 55%, 75%
CMYK
55, 12, 0, 25
LAB
64, -21, -19
LCH
64, 29, 222
OKLCH
0.69, 0.09, 218
XYZ
27, 34, 54
LUV
64, -35, -26
HWB
193, 34%, 25%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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