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
56C0CB
RGB
86, 192, 203
HSL
186, 53%, 57%
HSB
186, 58%, 80%
CMYK
58, 5, 0, 20
LAB
72, -29, -15
LCH
72, 33, 208
OKLCH
0.75, 0.10, 205
XYZ
33, 44, 63
LUV
72, -43, -19
HWB
186, 34%, 20%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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