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
7BB1DC
RGB
123, 177, 220
HSL
207, 58%, 67%
HSB
207, 44%, 86%
CMYK
44, 20, 0, 14
LAB
70, -10, -28
LCH
70, 29, 250
OKLCH
0.74, 0.08, 243
XYZ
37, 41, 74
LUV
70, -26, -42
HWB
207, 48%, 14%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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