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
56DCF6
RGB
86, 220, 246
HSL
190, 90%, 65%
HSB
190, 65%, 96%
CMYK
65, 11, 0, 4
LAB
81, -32, -24
LCH
81, 40, 217
OKLCH
0.83, 0.12, 213
XYZ
46, 60, 96
LUV
81, -51, -33
HWB
190, 34%, 4%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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