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
7DADCD
RGB
125, 173, 205
HSL
204, 44%, 65%
HSB
204, 39%, 80%
CMYK
39, 16, 0, 20
LAB
68, -10, -22
LCH
68, 24, 244
OKLCH
0.73, 0.07, 238
XYZ
34, 39, 63
LUV
68, -24, -32
HWB
204, 49%, 20%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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