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
7DC4FA
RGB
125, 196, 250
HSL
206, 93%, 74%
HSB
206, 50%, 98%
CMYK
50, 22, 0, 2
LAB
76, -12, -34
LCH
76, 36, 251
OKLCH
0.79, 0.11, 243
XYZ
45, 51, 98
LUV
76, -32, -53
HWB
206, 49%, 2%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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