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
56C4E6
RGB
86, 196, 230
HSL
194, 74%, 62%
HSB
194, 63%, 90%
CMYK
63, 15, 0, 10
LAB
74, -25, -27
LCH
74, 37, 227
OKLCH
0.77, 0.11, 221
XYZ
38, 47, 82
LUV
74, -43, -38
HWB
194, 34%, 10%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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