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
7EC7FC
RGB
126, 199, 252
HSL
205, 95%, 74%
HSB
205, 50%, 99%
CMYK
50, 21, 0, 1
LAB
77, -13, -34
LCH
77, 36, 249
OKLCH
0.80, 0.11, 241
XYZ
47, 52, 100
LUV
77, -33, -52
HWB
205, 49%, 1%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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