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
7DB8EB
RGB
125, 184, 235
HSL
208, 73%, 71%
HSB
208, 47%, 92%
CMYK
47, 22, 0, 8
LAB
72, -10, -32
LCH
72, 33, 253
OKLCH
0.76, 0.10, 246
XYZ
41, 45, 85
LUV
72, -28, -49
HWB
208, 49%, 8%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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