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
789DC3
RGB
120, 157, 195
HSL
210, 38%, 62%
HSB
210, 38%, 76%
CMYK
38, 19, 0, 24
LAB
63, -6, -24
LCH
63, 25, 256
OKLCH
0.68, 0.07, 250
XYZ
30, 32, 56
LUV
63, -19, -36
HWB
210, 47%, 24%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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