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
7DAEFE
RGB
125, 174, 254
HSL
217, 98%, 74%
HSB
217, 51%, 100%
CMYK
51, 31, 0, 0
LAB
70, 0, -45
LCH
70, 45, 270
OKLCH
0.75, 0.13, 260
XYZ
41, 42, 100
LUV
70, -24, -72
HWB
217, 49%, 0%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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