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
56B4FA
RGB
86, 180, 250
HSL
206, 94%, 66%
HSB
206, 66%, 98%
CMYK
66, 28, 0, 2
LAB
70, -12, -44
LCH
70, 46, 254
OKLCH
0.74, 0.13, 244
XYZ
37, 42, 96
LUV
70, -37, -68
HWB
206, 34%, 2%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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