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
7EA4C5
RGB
126, 164, 197
HSL
208, 38%, 63%
HSB
208, 36%, 77%
CMYK
36, 17, 0, 23
LAB
65, -7, -21
LCH
65, 23, 251
OKLCH
0.70, 0.06, 245
XYZ
32, 35, 58
LUV
65, -20, -32
HWB
208, 49%, 23%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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