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
7BB2D5
RGB
123, 178, 213
HSL
203, 52%, 66%
HSB
203, 42%, 84%
CMYK
42, 16, 0, 16
LAB
70, -12, -24
LCH
70, 27, 244
OKLCH
0.74, 0.08, 237
XYZ
36, 41, 69
LUV
70, -26, -35
HWB
203, 48%, 16%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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