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
56EBF7
RGB
86, 235, 247
HSL
184, 91%, 65%
HSB
184, 65%, 97%
CMYK
65, 5, 0, 3
LAB
86, -38, -18
LCH
86, 42, 205
OKLCH
0.87, 0.13, 203
XYZ
50, 68, 98
LUV
86, -56, -22
HWB
184, 34%, 3%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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