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
7EB5FE
RGB
126, 181, 254
HSL
214, 98%, 75%
HSB
214, 50%, 100%
CMYK
50, 29, 0, 0
LAB
72, -3, -42
LCH
72, 42, 265
OKLCH
0.76, 0.12, 256
XYZ
43, 45, 100
LUV
72, -26, -67
HWB
214, 49%, 0%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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