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
7EA6E2
RGB
126, 166, 226
HSL
216, 63%, 69%
HSB
216, 44%, 89%
CMYK
44, 27, 0, 11
LAB
67, -2, -35
LCH
67, 35, 267
OKLCH
0.72, 0.10, 258
XYZ
36, 37, 77
LUV
67, -21, -55
HWB
216, 49%, 11%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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