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
7EB6F2
RGB
126, 182, 242
HSL
211, 82%, 72%
HSB
211, 48%, 95%
CMYK
48, 25, 0, 5
LAB
72, -7, -36
LCH
72, 37, 260
OKLCH
0.76, 0.10, 251
XYZ
41, 44, 90
LUV
72, -27, -56
HWB
211, 49%, 5%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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