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
56BCE2
RGB
86, 188, 226
HSL
196, 71%, 61%
HSB
196, 62%, 89%
CMYK
62, 17, 0, 11
LAB
71, -22, -29
LCH
71, 36, 232
OKLCH
0.75, 0.11, 226
XYZ
36, 43, 78
LUV
71, -41, -41
HWB
196, 34%, 11%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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