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
7DBEF8
RGB
125, 190, 248
HSL
208, 90%, 73%
HSB
208, 50%, 97%
CMYK
50, 23, 0, 3
LAB
74, -10, -36
LCH
74, 37, 255
OKLCH
0.78, 0.11, 247
XYZ
44, 48, 96
LUV
74, -30, -55
HWB
208, 49%, 3%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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