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
56C7EF
RGB
86, 199, 239
HSL
196, 83%, 64%
HSB
196, 64%, 94%
CMYK
64, 17, 0, 6
LAB
75, -24, -30
LCH
75, 39, 231
OKLCH
0.78, 0.12, 225
XYZ
40, 49, 89
LUV
75, -44, -44
HWB
196, 34%, 6%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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