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
56ACDF
RGB
86, 172, 223
HSL
202, 68%, 61%
HSB
202, 61%, 87%
CMYK
61, 23, 0, 13
LAB
67, -15, -34
LCH
67, 37, 246
OKLCH
0.71, 0.11, 237
XYZ
32, 37, 75
LUV
67, -35, -51
HWB
202, 34%, 13%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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