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
7DB6FE
RGB
125, 182, 254
HSL
213, 98%, 74%
HSB
213, 51%, 100%
CMYK
51, 28, 0, 0
LAB
72, -4, -42
LCH
72, 42, 264
OKLCH
0.77, 0.12, 255
XYZ
43, 45, 100
LUV
72, -27, -67
HWB
213, 49%, 0%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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