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
56B2DE
RGB
86, 178, 222
HSL
199, 67%, 60%
HSB
199, 61%, 87%
CMYK
61, 20, 0, 13
LAB
68, -19, -31
LCH
68, 36, 239
OKLCH
0.73, 0.11, 232
XYZ
33, 39, 75
LUV
68, -37, -46
HWB
199, 34%, 13%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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