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
56CEF8
RGB
86, 206, 248
HSL
196, 92%, 65%
HSB
196, 65%, 97%
CMYK
65, 17, 0, 3
LAB
77, -25, -31
LCH
77, 40, 231
OKLCH
0.80, 0.12, 225
XYZ
43, 53, 97
LUV
77, -46, -46
HWB
196, 34%, 3%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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