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
7EBCF6
RGB
126, 188, 246
HSL
209, 87%, 73%
HSB
209, 49%, 96%
CMYK
49, 24, 0, 4
LAB
74, -9, -36
LCH
74, 37, 256
OKLCH
0.78, 0.11, 248
XYZ
43, 47, 94
LUV
74, -29, -55
HWB
209, 49%, 4%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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