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
7EAFCF
RGB
126, 175, 207
HSL
204, 46%, 65%
HSB
204, 39%, 81%
CMYK
39, 15, 0, 19
LAB
69, -11, -22
LCH
69, 24, 244
OKLCH
0.73, 0.07, 238
XYZ
35, 40, 65
LUV
69, -24, -32
HWB
204, 49%, 19%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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