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
7DCDF8
RGB
125, 205, 248
HSL
201, 90%, 73%
HSB
201, 50%, 97%
CMYK
50, 17, 0, 3
LAB
78, -17, -29
LCH
78, 34, 240
OKLCH
0.81, 0.10, 233
XYZ
47, 55, 97
LUV
78, -36, -44
HWB
201, 49%, 3%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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