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
7EA4D5
RGB
126, 164, 213
HSL
214, 51%, 66%
HSB
214, 41%, 84%
CMYK
41, 23, 0, 16
LAB
66, -4, -29
LCH
66, 30, 262
OKLCH
0.71, 0.08, 255
XYZ
34, 36, 68
LUV
66, -20, -45
HWB
214, 49%, 16%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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