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
56AEC2
RGB
86, 174, 194
HSL
191, 47%, 55%
HSB
191, 56%, 76%
CMYK
56, 10, 0, 24
LAB
66, -23, -19
LCH
66, 30, 219
OKLCH
0.70, 0.09, 215
XYZ
29, 36, 56
LUV
66, -37, -25
HWB
191, 34%, 24%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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