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
7BA3DF
RGB
123, 163, 223
HSL
216, 61%, 68%
HSB
216, 45%, 87%
CMYK
45, 27, 0, 13
LAB
66, -2, -35
LCH
66, 35, 267
OKLCH
0.71, 0.10, 258
XYZ
35, 36, 75
LUV
66, -20, -55
HWB
216, 48%, 13%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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