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
7BB5DC
RGB
123, 181, 220
HSL
204, 58%, 67%
HSB
204, 44%, 86%
CMYK
44, 18, 0, 14
LAB
71, -12, -26
LCH
71, 29, 246
OKLCH
0.75, 0.08, 239
XYZ
38, 42, 74
LUV
71, -28, -39
HWB
204, 48%, 14%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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