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
7BB0BD
RGB
123, 176, 189
HSL
192, 33%, 61%
HSB
192, 35%, 74%
CMYK
35, 7, 0, 26
LAB
68, -16, -13
LCH
68, 20, 219
OKLCH
0.72, 0.06, 215
XYZ
33, 39, 54
LUV
68, -26, -16
HWB
192, 48%, 26%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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