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
56CCD7
RGB
86, 204, 215
HSL
185, 62%, 59%
HSB
185, 60%, 84%
CMYK
60, 5, 0, 16
LAB
76, -32, -16
LCH
76, 36, 207
OKLCH
0.78, 0.11, 204
XYZ
38, 50, 72
LUV
76, -47, -19
HWB
185, 34%, 16%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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