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
56DAE2
RGB
86, 218, 226
HSL
183, 71%, 61%
HSB
183, 62%, 89%
CMYK
62, 4, 0, 11
LAB
80, -36, -15
LCH
80, 39, 203
OKLCH
0.82, 0.11, 201
XYZ
43, 58, 81
LUV
80, -52, -18
HWB
183, 34%, 11%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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