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
7BA2D7
RGB
123, 162, 215
HSL
215, 53%, 66%
HSB
215, 43%, 84%
CMYK
43, 25, 0, 16
LAB
65, -3, -32
LCH
65, 32, 264
OKLCH
0.70, 0.09, 256
XYZ
33, 35, 69
LUV
65, -20, -49
HWB
215, 48%, 16%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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