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
7EA2D4
RGB
126, 162, 212
HSL
215, 50%, 66%
HSB
215, 41%, 83%
CMYK
41, 24, 0, 17
LAB
65, -3, -30
LCH
65, 30, 264
OKLCH
0.70, 0.08, 257
XYZ
33, 35, 67
LUV
65, -19, -46
HWB
215, 49%, 17%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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