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
7EB4E2
RGB
126, 180, 226
HSL
208, 63%, 69%
HSB
208, 44%, 89%
CMYK
44, 20, 0, 11
LAB
71, -9, -29
LCH
71, 31, 252
OKLCH
0.75, 0.09, 245
XYZ
39, 43, 78
LUV
71, -26, -44
HWB
208, 49%, 11%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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