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
56AEBA
RGB
86, 174, 186
HSL
187, 42%, 53%
HSB
187, 54%, 73%
CMYK
54, 6, 0, 27
LAB
66, -25, -15
LCH
66, 29, 210
OKLCH
0.70, 0.09, 207
XYZ
28, 36, 52
LUV
66, -37, -18
HWB
187, 34%, 27%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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