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
7EA7C6
RGB
126, 167, 198
HSL
206, 39%, 64%
HSB
206, 36%, 78%
CMYK
36, 16, 0, 22
LAB
66, -9, -21
LCH
66, 22, 248
OKLCH
0.71, 0.06, 241
XYZ
33, 36, 59
LUV
66, -21, -30
HWB
206, 49%, 22%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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