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
7ED4E2
RGB
126, 212, 226
HSL
188, 63%, 69%
HSB
188, 44%, 89%
CMYK
44, 6, 0, 11
LAB
80, -24, -16
LCH
80, 29, 212
OKLCH
0.82, 0.09, 209
XYZ
46, 57, 81
LUV
80, -39, -20
HWB
188, 49%, 11%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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