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
7EA3D0
RGB
126, 163, 208
HSL
213, 47%, 65%
HSB
213, 39%, 82%
CMYK
39, 22, 0, 18
LAB
66, -4, -27
LCH
66, 28, 261
OKLCH
0.71, 0.08, 254
XYZ
33, 35, 65
LUV
66, -19, -42
HWB
213, 49%, 18%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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