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
7DAEF3
RGB
125, 174, 243
HSL
215, 83%, 72%
HSB
215, 49%, 95%
CMYK
49, 28, 0, 5
LAB
70, -3, -40
LCH
70, 40, 266
OKLCH
0.74, 0.11, 257
XYZ
40, 41, 91
LUV
70, -24, -63
HWB
215, 49%, 5%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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