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
7EA5D0
RGB
126, 165, 208
HSL
211, 47%, 65%
HSB
211, 39%, 82%
CMYK
39, 21, 0, 18
LAB
66, -5, -27
LCH
66, 27, 258
OKLCH
0.71, 0.08, 251
XYZ
33, 36, 65
LUV
66, -20, -40
HWB
211, 49%, 18%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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