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
56E7FB
RGB
86, 231, 251
HSL
187, 95%, 66%
HSB
187, 66%, 98%
CMYK
66, 8, 0, 2
LAB
85, -36, -22
LCH
85, 42, 212
OKLCH
0.86, 0.12, 208
XYZ
50, 66, 101
LUV
85, -55, -29
HWB
187, 34%, 2%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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