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
56BEFC
RGB
86, 190, 252
HSL
202, 97%, 66%
HSB
202, 66%, 99%
CMYK
66, 25, 0, 1
LAB
73, -17, -40
LCH
73, 44, 247
OKLCH
0.77, 0.13, 238
XYZ
40, 46, 99
LUV
73, -40, -62
HWB
202, 34%, 1%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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