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
7CD8EB
RGB
124, 216, 235
HSL
190, 74%, 70%
HSB
190, 47%, 92%
CMYK
47, 8, 0, 8
LAB
81, -25, -18
LCH
81, 31, 216
OKLCH
0.83, 0.09, 212
XYZ
48, 59, 88
LUV
81, -41, -25
HWB
190, 49%, 8%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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