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
7EA0C5
RGB
126, 160, 197
HSL
211, 38%, 63%
HSB
211, 36%, 77%
CMYK
36, 19, 0, 23
LAB
64, -5, -23
LCH
64, 24, 257
OKLCH
0.69, 0.07, 251
XYZ
31, 34, 58
LUV
64, -18, -35
HWB
211, 49%, 23%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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