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
7CAEFB
RGB
124, 174, 251
HSL
216, 94%, 74%
HSB
216, 51%, 98%
CMYK
51, 31, 0, 2
LAB
70, -1, -44
LCH
70, 44, 269
OKLCH
0.75, 0.12, 259
XYZ
41, 42, 97
LUV
70, -24, -70
HWB
216, 49%, 2%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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