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
7CBEFD
RGB
124, 190, 253
HSL
209, 97%, 74%
HSB
209, 51%, 99%
CMYK
51, 25, 0, 1
LAB
74, -9, -38
LCH
74, 39, 257
OKLCH
0.78, 0.11, 248
XYZ
44, 48, 100
LUV
74, -30, -60
HWB
209, 49%, 1%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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