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
56ADE3
RGB
86, 173, 227
HSL
203, 72%, 61%
HSB
203, 62%, 89%
CMYK
62, 24, 0, 11
LAB
67, -15, -36
LCH
67, 39, 247
OKLCH
0.72, 0.12, 239
XYZ
33, 37, 78
LUV
67, -35, -54
HWB
203, 34%, 11%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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