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
7DB8D2
RGB
125, 184, 210
HSL
198, 49%, 66%
HSB
198, 40%, 82%
CMYK
40, 12, 0, 18
LAB
71, -15, -20
LCH
71, 25, 233
OKLCH
0.75, 0.07, 227
XYZ
37, 43, 67
LUV
71, -28, -28
HWB
198, 49%, 18%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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