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
56BED7
RGB
86, 190, 215
HSL
192, 62%, 59%
HSB
192, 60%, 84%
CMYK
60, 12, 0, 16
LAB
72, -26, -22
LCH
72, 34, 221
OKLCH
0.75, 0.10, 216
XYZ
35, 44, 71
LUV
72, -42, -30
HWB
192, 34%, 16%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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