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
56CAEF
RGB
86, 202, 239
HSL
195, 83%, 64%
HSB
195, 64%, 94%
CMYK
64, 15, 0, 6
LAB
76, -26, -29
LCH
76, 38, 228
OKLCH
0.79, 0.12, 222
XYZ
41, 50, 89
LUV
76, -45, -41
HWB
195, 34%, 6%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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