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
7DBFCC
RGB
125, 191, 204
HSL
190, 44%, 65%
HSB
190, 39%, 80%
CMYK
39, 6, 0, 20
LAB
73, -19, -14
LCH
73, 24, 215
OKLCH
0.77, 0.07, 211
XYZ
38, 46, 64
LUV
73, -31, -17
HWB
190, 49%, 20%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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