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
56D4E2
RGB
86, 212, 226
HSL
186, 71%, 61%
HSB
186, 62%, 89%
CMYK
62, 6, 0, 11
LAB
78, -33, -18
LCH
78, 38, 208
OKLCH
0.81, 0.11, 205
XYZ
41, 55, 80
LUV
78, -49, -23
HWB
186, 34%, 11%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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