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
7DB7DE
RGB
125, 183, 222
HSL
204, 60%, 68%
HSB
204, 44%, 87%
CMYK
44, 18, 0, 13
LAB
72, -12, -26
LCH
72, 29, 246
OKLCH
0.75, 0.08, 239
XYZ
39, 43, 75
LUV
72, -28, -39
HWB
204, 49%, 13%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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