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
07ACBB
RGB
7, 172, 187
HSL
185, 93%, 38%
HSB
185, 96%, 73%
CMYK
96, 8, 0, 27
LAB
64, -34, -19
LCH
64, 39, 209
OKLCH
0.68, 0.12, 206
XYZ
24, 33, 52
LUV
64, -48, -23
HWB
185, 3%, 27%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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