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
7EA6DC
RGB
126, 166, 220
HSL
214, 57%, 68%
HSB
214, 43%, 86%
CMYK
43, 25, 0, 14
LAB
67, -3, -32
LCH
67, 32, 264
OKLCH
0.72, 0.09, 256
XYZ
35, 37, 73
LUV
67, -21, -50
HWB
214, 49%, 14%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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