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
07BCFF
RGB
7, 188, 255
HSL
196, 100%, 51%
HSB
196, 97%, 100%
CMYK
97, 26, 0, 0
LAB
71, -22, -45
LCH
71, 50, 243
OKLCH
0.75, 0.15, 233
XYZ
36, 43, 101
LUV
71, -48, -69
HWB
196, 3%, 0%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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