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
7BAEC0
RGB
123, 174, 192
HSL
196, 35%, 62%
HSB
196, 36%, 75%
CMYK
36, 9, 0, 25
LAB
68, -14, -15
LCH
68, 21, 227
OKLCH
0.72, 0.06, 222
XYZ
33, 38, 56
LUV
68, -25, -20
HWB
196, 48%, 25%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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