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
7DB0EB
RGB
125, 176, 235
HSL
212, 73%, 71%
HSB
212, 47%, 92%
CMYK
47, 25, 0, 8
LAB
70, -5, -35
LCH
70, 36, 261
OKLCH
0.74, 0.10, 253
XYZ
39, 41, 85
LUV
70, -25, -55
HWB
212, 49%, 8%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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