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
7ED2FC
RGB
126, 210, 252
HSL
200, 95%, 74%
HSB
200, 50%, 99%
CMYK
50, 17, 0, 1
LAB
80, -18, -29
LCH
80, 34, 238
OKLCH
0.83, 0.10, 231
XYZ
49, 58, 101
LUV
80, -37, -43
HWB
200, 49%, 1%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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