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
7DAEF7
RGB
125, 174, 247
HSL
216, 88%, 73%
HSB
216, 49%, 97%
CMYK
49, 30, 0, 3
LAB
70, -2, -42
LCH
70, 42, 268
OKLCH
0.75, 0.12, 258
XYZ
40, 41, 94
LUV
70, -24, -67
HWB
216, 49%, 3%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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