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
7DABC4
RGB
125, 171, 196
HSL
201, 38%, 63%
HSB
201, 36%, 77%
CMYK
36, 13, 0, 23
LAB
67, -11, -18
LCH
67, 21, 238
OKLCH
0.72, 0.06, 232
XYZ
33, 37, 58
LUV
67, -23, -26
HWB
201, 49%, 23%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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