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
56D2DD
RGB
86, 210, 221
HSL
185, 67%, 60%
HSB
185, 61%, 87%
CMYK
61, 5, 0, 13
LAB
78, -33, -16
LCH
78, 37, 206
OKLCH
0.80, 0.11, 203
XYZ
40, 53, 77
LUV
78, -49, -20
HWB
185, 34%, 13%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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