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
56C4FF
RGB
86, 196, 255
HSL
201, 100%, 67%
HSB
201, 66%, 100%
CMYK
66, 23, 0, 0
LAB
75, -19, -39
LCH
75, 43, 244
OKLCH
0.78, 0.13, 235
XYZ
42, 49, 102
LUV
75, -42, -60
HWB
201, 34%, 0%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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